How I did it: Two weeks ago I was hired by Target at a job fair they held.I've been working with The Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) for a few years and a job coach for about a year, who offered me help because of my problems with depression/anxiety that got in my way of finding employment for myself. It was nearly a year since I began seeing the job coach, and DORS wasn't really offering much help anymore, so I was beginning to lose faith… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I was on medication and in therapy for depression and anxiety. They helped immensely. But I still wasn't happy. But then I joined the local college's anime club, and stuck with it even though being around people made me so anxious and fearful. And eventually, I made friends, including my amazing boyfriend. And they have changed my life. I'm not always happy, but I'm always capable of happiness--and I wasn't before. If I'm ever down I can … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I've been on meds for depression and anxiety for three years, and they dulled the symptoms, but it was still there. A year ago I finally found a therapist I really connected with, and she helped so much teaching me to put things in perspective and get to the root of my problems. And then the thing that changed everything. It all started with the decision to join the local college's anime club. At first I was terrified, I went there and no… Read how I did it…
