SACRAMENTO--A new report issued for Labor Day documents the pain California workers are feeling because of the ‘Great Recession’.

The California Budget Project says the recession stands apart from prior downturns for both the depth and breadth of weakness in the job market. More jobs have been lost at a faster rate in the past two years than during any prior recession.

The CBP found that California’s under-employment rate has reached an all-time high and the share of the jobless who have been without work for more than 6-months has also risen to the highest level on record.

The report also showed the recession has wiped out all of the jobs Californians gained during the previous four-year economic expansions.

Double-digit unemployment is forecast through at least 2011 as job recovery is likely to be long and slow. (INT)

How to survive depression anxiety

1. Step 1
Depression anxiety often occurs if you are unable to meet your goals or deadlines. Always break your work into small and simple parts that you are able to complete and review before proceeding to the rest.

2. Step 2
Prioritize your work and complete jobs according to their urgency and importance. This assures you that you are working on the most important work at any particular time. So, you are capable of managing everything.

3. Step 3
Exercise boosts your energy levels by increasing serotonin, which are natural neurotransmitters in your brain. You do not have to practice rigorous or extreme exercise schedules. Simple exercises can do the trick. This creates a happy feel every time you exercise. These instances of happy feel will help you survive a period of depression anxiety.

4. Step 4
Participating in cultural and social events may also ease your mind. You feel better and free from depression anxiety after such activities.

5. Step 5
Depression anxiety bouts bring with it many pessimistic thoughts and feelings. You may feel you are worthless and are in a hopeless situation. You start forming and dwelling on all negative thoughts. It is essential to remember that negative thoughts are due to depression anxiety and these will fade away once you overcome and survive a depression anxiety through proper treatment.

6. Step 6
Physical exhaustion is often a prelude to depression anxiety. Take adequate rest and allow your body to regain energy levels so that it becomes easier to survive a depression anxiety.

7. Step 7
Avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugary foods. Maintain a healthy diet by consuming protein-rich foods and avoiding all foods that could trigger more depression anxiety symptoms.

8. Step 8
Stay away from non-prescribed drugs and do not attempt any self-medication. This is very important, otherwise, you may cause yourself even more harm!

9. Step 9
Indulge yourself by going shopping, eating in a restaurant, going for a movie or do anything else that makes you feel happy and contented.

10. Step 10
You can confide your depressive thoughts to a close friend or relative and you will feel better. These help you survive a depression anxiety.

Story Date: September 2, 2010