In other words, work is your protective factor for now @Birdofparadise8 . Hold on to that.
As you journey, protective factors change. For some it may be work, others study, pets, family, events etc.
For now it is about what works right now, at this moment.
You have made progress @Birdofparadise8 - if you can't see it, let others tell you.
The hurt and anger may be from the fact that a service turned you away. The negative thoughts and voices then start screaming: you are not worth it, you don't deserve help, you are no good....
When in actual fact it may be the best thing for you right now. Don't doubt your strength and resilience. I'm speaking from experience. When I was turned away from services, I saw it as the chance for me to step up - and I did.
You can too.
