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Posted by Zonked on September 8, 2011, at 14:38:13
My therapist had mentioned this to me yesterday. Actually, were this true, I'm starting to think volunteering might be a good start for me. I could meet new people, who could potentially serve as references. Plus, if I do a decent enough job, maybe there would be paid work within the organization. For some reason, applying for paid work triggers my anxiety like mad. Applying for volunteer work does not. I have one cause near and dear to me, they have offices a subway ride away. I'm calling then tomorrow. If I can prove to myself that I can work a significant amount of the week without trouble, perhaps applying for paid work won't make me tremble with fear. Anyone try this graduated method of rejoining the workforce? I know my depression will get better when I am not stuck at home staring at walls. Today has been an okay day so far. No cigarette cravings except at wake time... I literally keep my patch for the day at my bedside for the morning. All opinions welcome.
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2011, at 16:03:54
In reply to Volunteer work leads to paid work?, posted by Zonked on September 8, 2011, at 14:38:13
I once volunteered in a hospital psych ward when things were good in hospitals. This led me to go to school become an RN and worked for 15 years before thyroid went and no longer could. What type of job? Phillipa
Posted by sigismund on September 8, 2011, at 17:20:13
In reply to Volunteer work leads to paid work?, posted by Zonked on September 8, 2011, at 14:38:13
People are much nicer to each other doing volunteer work. Plus, you get a better class of person, generally speaking, doing it. And you can network a bit. But one doesn't normally lead to the other where I am, unless you get right up there.
Posted by Zyprexa on September 11, 2011, at 1:13:55
In reply to Volunteer work leads to paid work?, posted by Zonked on September 8, 2011, at 14:38:13
You can keep the patch on all night to reduce morning cravings.
Posted by zonked on September 11, 2011, at 8:43:50
In reply to Re: Volunteer work leads to paid work?, posted by Zyprexa on September 11, 2011, at 1:13:55
> You can keep the patch on all night to reduce morning cravings.
I know, but in my case it prevents me from falling asleep. So much so that I have to remove it by 6 or 7 PM.... thanks though :-)
Posted by Zyprexa on September 11, 2011, at 19:07:20
In reply to Re: Volunteer work leads to paid work? » Zyprexa, posted by zonked on September 11, 2011, at 8:43:50
I sleep with the lozenge in my mouth. Some times I can't sleep without it.
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