Whenever someone says they can never work again, I think "You can't do the work you have always done, but that doesn't mean you can't work and be... productive." Work with a vocational rehabilitation counselor to see what there is that you can do when you are ready. Your state likely has a voc rehab division that can help you. Best of luck for the future! more

Yes you will be able to work again. Work on yourself physicially and get some type of exercise routine going, Also, pray and ask daily for strength... to endure and with God all things are possible. Believe and never give up hope.I'm 78 and a cancer survivor twice and still doing something part time. Never give up! more

yes you will get some thing to do. i have been there for me its God that pulled me out of it. i found inner peace that i couldnt find anywhere. keep... the hope. you are loved more

Listen to The Carpenters Invocation song every morning.

Try do do excises , walk aerobics and jogging, every morning and evening, wish you well

Try to take 1 day at a time, every day, 1 day at a time. Good luck, you can do it

Dear Lisa!
Welcome to this retirement world. The trick is ensure you are busy doing some stuff, like farming and Consultancy so that you don't get a... brain rust.
Giving up is your worst enemy. Stay blessed and focused 🙏 more

I have been through this and it's not just the mental health, it's a combination of disabilities, spinal stenosis, Epilepsy, Learning Disability and... aging, that make it extremely difficult to work for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week! I can work rigorously for one day here and there, but in most cases, no more than 4 hours of heavy labor, sitting for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week is a no-no because of the spine. The Learning disability is an issue because I can't pass test, I need special accomodations for that, extended test time, no distractions whatsoever and a recent diagnosis of Manic/Depression was the last straw! Even though I am very productive and have found work in a field I really love, I still can only do it once in a while because it's heavy lifting and employers expect to much for far too little pay. All of that puts me in a position to have to surrender to the fact that my limitations have become too much! I hear you sister!  more

Hi Lisa, your mental health is very important. I hope you are able to get back to a normal routine for you. Are you currently taking with anyone? ... Thank you for sharing this. more