I've been through a very similar ordeal myself,I can definitely understand...(especially the part about not being able to do the physical stuff like I used to)There's been so many changes in my life,I've written about them in my blogs.

Hang in there!

Ok, that's cool, so I'm not the only one losing my mind, lol. I'll check your blogs out. Thanks, you hang in there too !

We're all in a tough game. The worled isn't getting any better. This comes out of the weeds, somewhere.

Great story altonwoods, almost a copy of my life. Right now my biggest problem is Faith. I have the Faith to believe Jesus Christ is who He says He is, I have Faith to believe my eternity is secure in Him alone. I guess my issue is having the Faith that He's going to get us through this mess.Sometimes it feels like he's there for us, but as far as the econmoy and work, well, we're on our own there. Pretty stupid thinking I know, but that's how I'm feeling. Guess it's one of those stupid valleys we just can't seem to climb out of.
Hey, thanks for the advice !

This story is becoming more common every day. How does it make you feel when the liberal media lies to us every day that the economy is getting better?
My financial people tell me that there are sectors that are improving, even construction a little. However the Obama destructive forces are in place and eventual hyperinflation and devaluation of the dollar are near.
If you a looking for advice, don't "buy" a sales job on the Internet.

Good luck with your job search

I agree, where we live, ( outside of Denver),the economy is in no way getting better. Most of my friends have already lost their businesses, along with their tools and equiptment. The housing sales stories they print, how sales are up, what a joke. Those are the sales of the forclosed homes. I read in the news one day, things are looking better, the next day, the same paper says doom and gloom. Just try to keep your head above water right. That's kind of where we are now, been keeping our head barley above water for some time, but now that the resources are gone, it's on to the next step. I figured, if there's no work out there, then craete your own work. Problem with that, even on a shoestring, it still takes money to make money. ( Btw, what is the next step? lol)

Here's a question for everyone !
How much stress, can you take? What would be your breaking point? ( I never thought I had one, never given up in my life).

Here's a question for you, when and if that should happen (finding that point) would you see it as being a "breakdown" or as a "breakthrough"?

I really don't see that point being a "breakthrough". I think it's important to know where that point is though, so that you can take action if you feel it coming.
Have a friend, who's been unemployed for 3 months, not elligible for benifits, ( self employed). Guys' a big rough tough plumber kind of guy. He was notified last week that the bank is taking his house. He has a wife and two kids. His wife called this morning, and said they were commiting him into an institution this afternoon. Now, that's serious stress. he's never been in this kind of a possition before, backed into a corner, not knowing what to do. Too much for him to deal with I guess.