Job Hunting: The Ultimate Health Hazard?

After 11 months and over 1,600 applications, I’m starting to wonder if job searching is a secret Olympic sport—except the only medals are dark circles and thinning hair. I’ve racked up 525 rejections, nearly 900 silent treatments, and just 4 in-person interviews. Out of those, only once was I not the top pick, and even then, I got glowing feedback. Yet here I am, feeling like I’ve aged a decade in a year. I used to bounce back from stress, even worked through PTSD, but this relentless grind has me short-tempered and questioning if humanity is worth the effort. My mirror now shows someone I barely recognize—tired, older, and honestly, a little defeated. Has anyone else felt their health slipping away during a job search? How do you keep your sanity and self-worth intact when the world keeps saying no? I’m desperate for advice, or at least a little hope. 😔 #JobSearchStruggles #MentalHealth #CareerAdvice #JobCareer