Hi, everybody. I just found this website and am marveling at the stories I've been reading. At last I've found a place where others will know and understand exactly what I've been going through since... since as long as I can remember!

My tale is way too complicated and very long but I will say this: I have been on Social Security Disability for a very long time (Chronic Depression and probably ADD, undiagnosed until recently). I went to college for Graphic Design but dropped out before I could graduate. I got frustrated with myself and the teachers and couldn't finish assignments, made a lot of mistakes and generally didn't make a very good impression. I have been told by many supervisors and professors (and my family) that I am extremely smart and likable but lack "follow-through", and discipline. I get easily bored and tired when my mind isn't challenged and I have lost job after job after job. This week I've just been put on Wellbutrin and I can already feel some changes going on. The sooner the better as I'm about to lose my Social Security Disability and need to get a job soonest. My problem? My work history is BAD. I did have some great jobs but unfortunately, because of the ADD and depression, I didn't stay at those jobs very long. In this tough economy are my only choices going to be working a low-wage cashier job at McDonald's? My family thinks that is precisely what I'm going to have to do. The thought makes me supremely depressed--even more than usual! :-) How on earth can I explain the gaps in my employment history without sounding a warning bell to any future employers? Are there websites that help those with ADD find jobs? Thanks for any advice!

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