I realised recently that being a full-blown recluse (with contact only with my family + psychiatrist/therapist) has been detrimental to my mental health. I benefitted from structure, routine + socialisation which I used to have in my old jobs + in the psych ward. It is my second
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day taking Lamictal + I feel it seems to be helping me (but its too soon to say as its only been 2 days so far). I have decided when I get better I will be focusing on finishing my QS qualification + then try to get a job not for the money but for the socialisation + contribution
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aspects of the job. One of the hardest things in life is being social animal. No matter how introverted or reclusive I become, the more mentally ill I become. I used to be heavily anti-work + I support the subreddit to some extent, but I can also be flexible... working part time
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is an option for me as well since over-socialisation is also detrimental to my well-being.
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I've known people who've worked a job even tho they didn't have to because it gets them out doing something and with other people otherwise they'd go nuts sitting at home doing nothing
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Iβve met people like that too. I didnβt think Iβd end up becoming one of them. Iβve deteriorated so much since 2020 when I last had a job. All I need now is a qualification to kickstart a new career.
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There aint nothing wrong with that. Get involved with some people doing something. You need some social interaction. I saw that immediately when you were in the psych ward.
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I honestly didnβt want to leave the psych ward but I missed my bed so much. Otherwise I would have stayed longer. I miss the people I met there. Itβs unfortunate Iβm not allowed to visit. I also asked about day services + they donβt have that in NZ.
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I tried to get you to stay there a while longer. Remember? Volunteer at a soup kitchen or something like that. I don't know what exactly. Something that appeals to ya. You need to be with people and doing something productive.
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Yup, I rememberβ¦ one of my regrets. I wish we had secular soup kitchens - the only one I can think of is Christian + they seem intolerant towards ppl of a Muslim background. I can always volunteer at the Trade Aid shop. Iβm sure Iβll find something.
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I didn't know Christians were prejudiced like that. I figured they'd be happy to have some volunteer help. Just tell em you love Jesus lol. But I don't know. Just making suggestions. Go out & volunteer work with some people & help out in some way. I think it'll help you, too.
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