The Job Search - Starting the Journey

Why is searching for employment such a challenge. Why does looking for a job create such anxiety, depression and negative emotions? 

I never could understand why doing something to better yourself and to challenge yourself gave one such a complex and creates such a black cloud. My black cloud has been following me for three years. Of course, there have been good stretches but really nothing has made me really happy for a very long time. 

I consider myself to be a straight-forward, honest, competent professional. I have had many jobs in many industries and have really like most of them. The ones I did not like, I left very quickly. I have a ton of experiences, and have a very open mind. This seems to be a disadvantage. 

Is anyone else so tired of hearing, "Why do you have so many gaps," or "Why did you leave after only six months." I am sick of it and if it were reversed, I think it would be very pleasing to know that if you are not committed and happy, you look for something else. Why suck it up doing something that you will spend more than half your life doing - can't work be fun and inspirational? 

So, now that I have thrown myself into the job search head first I thought I would begin my blog about this journey. I will admit that I have not really tried as hard as I should have over the past five months, been too depressed, but now I am putting my best foot forward and actually taking control of my future. Here we go....

See if my experiences match your own and please offer any suggestions.