Is the recession making you depressed? Cranky?

SWTXBelle · #1 12-04-2008, 09:11 PM

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My sister works retail, and has noticed a sharp uptick in cranky customers. Some of that may be the season (why does Christmas bring out the worst in so many?), but I've noticed an overall decline in the moods of friends and family. Heck, come to that, I'm much grumpier than usual.

Have y'all noticed a difference in your mood or that of those around you? Do you think it's the economy? It's tough to be upbeat when you are worried about your mortgage, or your job . . . what do you think?

AKA_Monet · #2 12-04-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_d...=5&id=413&cn=5

My sister works retail, and has noticed a sharp uptick in cranky customers. Some of that may be the season (why does Christmas bring out the worst in so many?), but I've noticed an overall decline in the moods of friends and family. Heck, come to that, I'm much grumpier than usual.

Have y'all noticed a difference in your mood or that of those around you? Do you think it's the economy? It's tough to be upbeat when you are worried about your mortgage, or your job . . . what do you think?

It could also be Seasonal Affective Disorder for those who live in the Northern Hemisphere... IDK?

There is also an uptick in violent criminal activities perpetrated by first-time offenders...

Haven't noted too much drug abuse, yet. But I suspect that will occur, too. Don't know what the drug of choice will be because most top ones folks are too afraid of getting busted--i.e. crack, crank, smack and meth or glass...

I have seen plenty of crankiness going around... Somedays I deal with it, other days, I don't even deal with it.

preciousjeni · #3 12-04-2008, 10:20 PM

My crankiness is age.

PeppyGPhiB · #4 12-04-2008, 10:25 PM

I'm getting cranky and depressed from listening to my bf constantly drone on about how America is headed into a downward spiral that will be even worse than the great depression.

texas*princess · #5 12-04-2008, 10:38 PM

I wouldn't say I'm depressed... more like severely frustrated that no one is hiring so I'm stuck in this job that I have hated for years. My own company isn't even hiring or filling vacant positions either so it's not like I can just move around.

I do think that my frustration with everything has definitely affected my mood at work (that and having to deal with our idiot customers).

33girl · #6 12-05-2008, 12:42 PM

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I wouldn't say I'm depressed... more like severely frustrated that no one is hiring so I'm stuck in this job that I have hated for years. My own company isn't even hiring or filling vacant positions either so it's not like I can just move around.

I do think that my frustration with everything has definitely affected my mood at work (that and having to deal with our idiot customers).

Amen to that, but I might just up and quit and get like 3 retail or food service jobs or something. Watch this space, kids.

AKA_Monet is on point saying a lot of it is due to Seasonal Affective Disorder. You have that plus a recession, you are not going to have shiny happy people about.

AKA_Monet · #7 12-04-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by preciousjeni

My crankiness is age.

You are NOT old... Old is my dad who is cantankerous and has 8 cars he cannot afford to drive and wants another one...

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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I'm getting cranky and depressed from listening to my bf constantly drone on about how America is headed into a downward spiral that will be even worse than the great depression.

He needs an enema... Make him some Exlax-special chocolate holiday brownies...

SWTXBelle · #8 12-04-2008, 10:43 PM

The gift that keeps on giving . . .

MTSUGURL · #9 12-07-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I'm getting cranky and depressed from listening to my bf constantly drone on about how America is headed into a downward spiral that will be even worse than the great depression.

I know the feeling. Every date my boyfriend and I have been on in the past three months has consisted of that very thing.

srmom · #10 12-05-2008, 11:16 AM

Yes, to be frankly honest, I am pretty darn depressed about it. MANY of our customers are in the automotive parts industry, and every sale we make to them has an aura of fear attached to it. If GM and Ford declare bankruptcy, are our customers next? And if so, are we next?

I've started dreaming about work at night - a sure fire way to get no restful sleep!!!

ISUKappa · #11 12-05-2008, 12:50 PM

Only speaking for myself, I read Munch's "media hype" statement as it seems like all the news is "OMG Recession! OMG it's another depression! OMG it's only days until we're all in Hoovervilles and standing in soup lines!"

I don't deny that yes, it is hard times out there and there are millions of people who are severely impacted by the current state of the US and World economies. Those who may not be as affected read/hear those news stories and think "well, if it's that bad, I better cut back on spending and start saving, etc..." thereby decreasing their personal stimulus on the economy and so on and so forth.

It's kind of like having a coworker who is always pessimistic about everything. If you hear them bitch and complain about everything all the time, eventually you start to get kind of pessimistic, too.

IDK, maybe that's just my overly simplistic way of thinking.

awkward1 · #12 12-05-2008, 10:49 PM

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Those who may not be as affected read/hear those news stories and think "well, if it's that bad, I better cut back on spending and start saving, etc..." thereby decreasing their personal stimulus on the economy and so on and so forth.

My husband says that I am doing a good job of stimulating the economy and wants to know if I can please slow down. I tell him it's my patriotic duty to shop hard.

Some of the techs at my doctors office commented on how cranky all the patients were that day. For me it had to do with not eating or drinking after midnight and having a 10:30 appt. made me really cranky. It wasn't the economy, it was my tummy!

But seriously, Christmas just isn't the usual cheery season for me this year. Although we have yet to be impacted severely by this downturn, it's the uncertainty of what the future holds that wears on me. It seems like at any point in time, any of us from any industry could loose our jobs in a mass layoff and that is frightening. And it doesn't make me cranky, but it does make me less cheery than usual.

ThetaPrincess24 · #13 12-05-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_d...=5&id=413&cn=5

My sister works retail, and has noticed a sharp uptick in cranky customers. Some of that may be the season (why does Christmas bring out the worst in so many?), but I've noticed an overall decline in the moods of friends and family. Heck, come to that, I'm much grumpier than usual.

Have y'all noticed a difference in your mood or that of those around you? Do you think it's the economy? It's tough to be upbeat when you are worried about your mortgage, or your job . . . what do you think?

It's not really making me depressed per say. I feel bad for many who are losing jobs, cant find work, etc. I am enjoying cheap gas and massive sales.

I am tired of hearing about how much my husband has lost in his 401K. That is getting irritating more than depressing.

OneTimeSBX · #14 12-05-2008, 03:17 PM

i am always a self-imposed Scrooge around this time of year. i dont go shop anywhere other than grocery stores, all my regular shopping is done online. i hate christmas crowds...

that said, this year i am in a particularly pissy mood. i havent worked since LAST NOVEMBER...so the little bit of holiday spirit i managed to scrape together is long gone...especially since i was let go after an unpaid maternity leave, so technically i havent had a paycheck since october 07. the recession, other than not being able to find a job ANYWHERE (not even a damn 7-11! MY DEGREE IS USELESS!), isnt really hitting me as much. its just general moodiness.

epchick · #15 12-08-2008, 05:52 PM

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the recession, other than not being able to find a job ANYWHERE (not even a damn 7-11! MY DEGREE IS USELESS!), isnt really hitting me as much. its just general moodiness.

I agree with this sentiment. I can't blame the recession for me not getting a job, because there are plenty of places hiring. Why I haven't gotten a job yet, I have no idea. That is what contributes to my moody, that I can't get even a simple desk job (I agree, my degree seems pretty useless at the moment). I've been out of work since Dec. '07, so it just frustrates me.