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Fulfillment

cbrain
cbrain

For anyone who isn't working due to their illness what do you do during the day to find fulfillment? I feel a huge void while my kids are at school... I've always worked so this has been very hard for me to grasp 

Emerald0743
Emerald0743
I usually like to reorganize. When Im done it feels good and I feel like I have accomplished something.
Tropicaloo
Tropicaloo
It’s hard sometimes. I have been on disability for many years but used to be able to socialise more and do more. These days I can do my housework, garden and daily walk by 10.00am. I live on my own though. I try to create little projects for myself but spend far too much time on my iPad. At least you have your kids to look after, I know how much work and love they generate.
arfie
arfie
Gentle empathy, CBrain. I am not unemployed because of mental health, but I retired from construction to take charge of out-of-control adolescents in 1995. Running construction crews was the easier of the two jobs, but the transition between the two career fields was harder than either job.

Here at the start of my second parenting career (I inherited 3 young orphans at age 65), the youngest is only two, so I have yet to experience that kids-in-school void, but I know it is coming. Maybe. Naps feel like a far more fulfilling activity than they did in my first parenting career.

Keep venting and sorting, CBrain. Your own fulfillment is in there. It is an amazing world we live in and there is something for everyone.
cbrain
cbrain
Thank you everyone appreciate the comments!! I definitely have lots of little projects I could be doing I think it’s a matter of actually doing them... I’m trying to put my trust into the universe that it is guiding me
Bluebird20
Bluebird20
I work parttime and have a few friends. I don't socialize too much. Usually once a week. Like tropical said. When I am home, besides the routine stuff, I watch TV to relax or go on youtube. If you have a computer and Device of some sort there is not you do on youtube and google.
Bluebird20
Bluebird20
Correction there is a lot you can google or do on youtube.
Secouya
Secouya
I work around the house, exercise, work on hobbies such as playing native flute and guitar, have a pet to keep me company during the day, I always find plenty to do and sometimes just take time out to watch a movie or connect with friends on zoom. However when my anxiety is bad, I focus on self care and relaxation.
cbrain
cbrain
Thanks so much!! I worry so much about the future so much trauma and triggers to work through
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