NYS Department of Labor claim affecting my health - anyone else experiencing increased stress?
I've been on unemployment for about 6 weeks now and I'm noticing my anxiety levels are through the roof. The constant worry about whether my weekly claims will go through, the job search requirements, and just the whole uncertainty is really getting to me. I used to sleep fine but now I'm up all night thinking about my claim status. Has anyone else dealt with health issues while dealing with NYS Department of Labor? I'm wondering if this is normal or if I should be concerned about the stress this is putting on my body.
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Jackson Carter
You're definitely not alone in this. Unemployment can significantly impact both mental and physical health. The stress of financial uncertainty combined with navigating the NYS Department of Labor system can trigger anxiety, depression, and even physical symptoms like headaches or digestive issues. It's important to maintain routines and seek support when needed. Have you been keeping up with your job search log requirements? Sometimes having that structure can help with the anxiety.
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Lilah Brooks
•Yes I've been doing my job search activities religiously because I'm terrified of getting disqualified. Maybe that's part of the stress too - feeling like I have to prove myself constantly.
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Kolton Murphy
omg YES! i've been dealing with the same thing since my claim started. the worst part is when you can't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about your claim status
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Evelyn Rivera
•If you need to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor quickly, I had good luck with a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual agent when I was stuck in adjudication for weeks. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really took the stress out of trying to call myself.
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Julia Hall
The whole system is designed to wear you down mentally. Between the weekly certifications, the job search requirements, and the constant fear that one mistake will mess up your benefits - it's psychological warfare honestly.
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Arjun Patel
•That's a bit dramatic don't you think? I mean yes it's stressful but they have procedures for a reason...
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Julia Hall
•Tell that to someone who's been waiting in adjudication for 2 months with no income. The stress is real and it's by design.
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Jade Lopez
I started going for walks every morning when I do my job searches online. Having some kind of routine helped me feel more in control of the situation. Also downloaded a meditation app because the uncertainty was killing me.
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Tony Brooks
•That's smart! Exercise definitely helps with stress hormones.
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