Have you thought about working in some kind of ladies only environment? I worked as a nail technician for the last 5 years before I moved to France and it was the best fun I have ever had. over Xmas they are always busy and made need extra staff. It might not be for you but dont rule something like out until you have tried it because it is like one huge coffee morning with lots of laughter and stories and its like being on this forum, you can open your hearts and minds to women and it is very empowering and may be just the boost you need!

hope you feel better soon
Kaz
ps - France has thrown us some huge curve balls here and we have not been blessed with good luck and having my parents only an hour away has proved more disasterous than helpful and finding work here is very difficult and my OH has had to travel back to the UK numerous times to find work to support our life here so dont be so hard on yourself. I am sure the thyroid problem is the cause of alot of your low feelings and so at least you know the reasons for feeling low, it would be worse if you didnt have any basis for being stressed and depressed and still felt bad.