several yrs ago a friend of mine wuz diagnoised with severe depression and PTSD not to mention severe anxiety and panic attacks. i suggested she go back to work for a little while to keep her mind occupied and we were wondering what types of jobs might be suitable for her.
2006-10-20 12:49:11 · 14 answers · asked by Mulattogurl 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
How about a toy store? I was unemployed and had mild depression years ago and got a job in a toy store in the mall. Lots of fun people there and we pretty much played all day.
2006-10-20 12:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by The Jeep Pilot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be 100% honest with you I have these things as well although a little different. I have PTSD, Bi Polar and agoraphobia w/ panic attacks...
I don't work right now but if I did a few things I think I would enjoy are....photography...like taking pictures in a Walmart or Sears photo studio...and being a day care worker since I love children.
Also a job where you are doing solitary work and not having to deal with people face to face like phone operator might do her good.
Tell her not to stress too much over getting the job or it will be harder to work it. Make it a relaxing and fun thing to persue the job...so that she begins with a good experience.
I don't know the details of her PTSD or what triggers her anxiety and panic....but I know it is sooooooooo very hard and I am sorry. Tell her she can email me if she wants to talk about it...I am more than willing to talk anytime!
2006-10-20 13:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by })i({ J and D's Momma })i({ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's undergoing treatment and feels ready to take on responsibility a good suggestion would be something initially that she would enjoy and not too exposed to the public if this triggers her anxiety and PTSD. I have a friend who has similar diagnosis and she works at a relay center for the deaf... it doesn't put her so much in the public although she gets to talk to people and it actually helps her socialize a little bit through relaying phone calls to hearing customers. Another idea is data entry which if her symtoms are sever would be perfect for someone who doesn't feel comfortable in the public... actually there are many other different jobs out there but it all depends on your friends personality and needs, what she feels comfortable with. Has she saught Supportive Employment through a community service program... these are new services offered to persons with her diagnosis and you can find out more information if you look up psychiatric rehabilitation services. Anyway just thought I'de give a little bit of information. I hope it helps, if not I hope I didn't waste too much of your time. Take care.
2006-10-20 12:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by kitkool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's great that she's considering getting a job. That could really help her to get over her problems.
I think that, if she can find something that helps other people, she might feel useful and needed. How about being a nurses' aide? She could work in an nursing home. That might not be so fun, but it sure could help her to feel needed and show her that she can be an important part of somebody else's life.
On the other hand, her panic attacks could get in the way of helping other people.
Maybe she could volunteer first. That way, if she got really anxious she could just leave and not be fired for it. Then, if she felt she was doing OK, she could apply for a job as a nurses' aide
2006-10-20 12:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by farmgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what your friend wants to do, how far along she (I am assuming your friend is female - but this answer is appropriate for either sex) is in her healing process and what your friend feels she is capable of doing. Perhaps she might do better if she volunteers her time first - that way she isn't locked in to anything and if she feels it is too much she can always stop. Does she enjoy working with people? Children? Elderly folks? I am sure there are hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes where she could volunteer. Or a no-kill animal shelter, Habitat for Humanity, soup kitchen, homeless shelter - I could go on and on. I know that the United Way and the Red Cross are two organizations that utilize volunteers, she could always check with them, and any other social service organization in her area.
I hope this helps and I wish you & yuor friend the best of luck : )
2006-10-20 13:02:00 · answer #5 · answered by stampindiva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something social, something where there are different people to see all the time. Sounds like it would aggravate her, but it wouldn't. She'll enjoy the fresh faces and the interactions and not have any time to dwell on things. People will enjoy her too if she is nice. With people enjoying her, there would be less unhappy moments with tension and anxiety too.
Not something repetitive and stable if she is likely to be alone most of the time. She will have too much time to think and become unstable, even if she is busy and doing a good job.
2006-10-20 12:54:30 · answer #6 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-28 02:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps some volunteer work to ease her into it. she may find contacts and discover something she would like to explore further or make a career of. i like the suggestions about something 'fun' like children and something to keep her busy. too much time to think is bad. how about waitressing or bar work? good luck, its difficult picking yourself up and getting out to work but will be worth it im sure. all the best to you both and i must say, i wish i had such a supportive and understanding friend as you-you deserve a pat on the back and i hope your friend appreciates you.
2006-10-23 04:35:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accounting may not be that FUN, but I don't think it would very stressful to her either. Anything that is repetitive and does not have a lot of change would probably be fine for her. She will actually probably take comfort in the stability of the repetitiveness.
2006-10-20 12:52:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think the question for me is not what kind of job, she could do any job, as long as there is a healthy and pleasant environment, both in terms of the surroundings but mainly in terms of people. perhaps this is where u should start, look up for available jobs and chose the one with the people u feel most comfortable with :) good luck
2006-10-20 12:53:49 · answer #10 · answered by kourtina1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋