--- title: What is Unemployment Depression? description: What is unemployment depression? 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Post Date September 15, 2018 Author [Clearing Staff](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/clearing-staff) Subscribe to blog: click here to subscribe ### Subscribe by Email Sign up for weekly updates Close ![Do I Have Unemployment Depression?](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Images/unemployment%20depression-1.jpeg?width=500&name=unemployment%20depression-1.jpeg)Depression and substance abuse are common problems that often occur together. To complicate matters even further, there are many different causes of clinical depression. Therefore, the following information will define unemployment depression. It will also talk about the signs that can accompany unemployment depression so that you can recognize this problem. ## Difference Between Normal Sadness and Depression We all experience moments of sadness from time-to-time, especially in relation to a negative life event. However, mood disorders also exist that are outside the realm of normal emotional ups and downs. Clinical depression is an ongoing state of sadness or despair that is far more extreme than the person's circumstances would suggest. Clinical depression can go on for months or years, leaving the individual unable to live a normal life. ## What is Unemployment Depression? Many people experience financial hardships, job losses, medical expenses, and other challenges relating to making a living in this complex world. In fact, unemployment depression is a form of clinical depression that relates to a job loss or inability to have access to suitable income on an ongoing basis. ## Detecting Signs of Depression There are many reasons for the development of depression in relation to one's employment status. For some people, the development of a substance abuse issue may result in poor job performance or loss of employment. For others, a job loss or economic slump may result in the desire to abuse addictive substances, only making the complex issue even worse. In either case, you need to be aware of the following signs of unemployment depression: ## Inability to Meet Obligations Those struggling with depression may not be able to perform important obligations such as caring for their home or children. ## Feelings of Doom and Gloom People who have clinical depression often face an extreme sense of doom. Moreover, they experience incredible despair and do not feel that there is a solution to their problems. ## Anxiety Attacks Depression and anxiety often occur together. Therefore, those struggling with unemployment depression may also experience anxiety attacks that severely limit their productivity. ## Lack of Desire for Personal Care People with depression also often lack an interest in taking care of themselves. 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