Looking At Work Choices

[OMNICELL]

I haven't worked in a long time. I thought I would never work again. I thought I would never function again. I have a brutal dissociative condition. I don't need to explain it here at this forum.
Iv'e worked with extreme hardness and diligence on my recovery work. Im getting better!. At some point I would like to explore work options. The fact that Im talking about this is a miracle.

 

[^^FlyingSolo^^]

Congrats on getting to this level of your healing. :tup:

I think I've heard Anthony talk about work related issues similar to this. If I find the threads I'll pass the links your way.

To point out the obvious, you'll probably want to stay away from high stress jobs. :rolleyes:

Maybe look into something that you consider a hobby, and try to find some work in that area part time at first to see if it works out.

For example, If you like fishing, and you're a fisherman. Try a bait and tackle shop to see if they could use a part time employee. If you're into guns, maybe a gun store, shooting range?

You might also find some work at home projects that appeal to you.

For instance if I had a garage, I would like to make chicken coops and sell them on the internet for 500.00.

Good luck on this,

Solo

 

[cherryblossom]

I think as you've been out of work for a long time, it's going to be easier for you to start small. Perhaps by doing some voluntary work for a couple of hours a week, and gradually building from there. Gradually adding a few more hours, or half a day. Then perhaps a full day. Then part time paid work etc. The thing with voluntary work is that you can set you own pace, and adjust your hours and type of job you do as you see necessary. It also looks good on your CV, when you are looking for work.

Sincerely well done for putting in the hard work. I wish you well in the next phases of your continued recovery.

 

[lil_fighter]

Cherryblossom makes a very good point about volunteering. It's all about the baby steps, one day at a time. I'm starting voluntary work next month and it was a position that was recommended to me by the manager at an advice centre. I have done lots of volunteering and have always liked the fact that it is usually flexible, unlike paid work. So if one day you really need to get something done but it's your day to go in and volunteer you can let them know in advance and they can switch things around for you, or if you are unwell you don't feel so pressured, like you would with paid work.

The thought of volunteering isn't daunting. My last job was paid and I left due to the PTSD and seizures but now, even though I'm recovering, I don't think paid full time work is sensible. Volunteering also gives you a good feeling, you're giving up a few hours to help someone else but in return they are helping you (probably a lot more than they realise). :)

 

[OMNICELL]

Ive been doing some helper landscaping for people at my church. It really isn't that bad. What Im finding; the pressure of dealing with people in denial about there lives, or those who know nothing about trauma problems are making the experience a bit hazardous.. Im attempting to allow myself around people that arnt so sensitive. Im not sure what to think about this, or how to handle it.

The exploration idea looks like a good choice for re-entering into the activity life style.