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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

LiberalEsto

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4. Thank you for your compassionate reply

Reply to NCTraveler (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 2, 2014, 12:41 PM

Jan 2014

You are right that counseling is essential. She has half-heartedly seen counselors a few times but quit after a handful of sessions each time.

Is there a way your friend could do a small amount of volunteer work, for the sake of getting out? Especially if it's in an area related to future career plans. She could make friends and also find people who could give her references in the future. This would be in addition to temporarily working from home.

Another possibility might be doing temp work.

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Employment advice for a loved one. [View all] NCTraveler Jan 2014 OP

Want to add. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #1

I'm so sorry to hear about this person's troubles LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #2

Thank you for your reply. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #3

Thank you for your compassionate reply LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #4

you should post this in mental health support. mopinko Jan 2014 #5

Make sure she has been screened for sleep apnea and see if she has a family history of migraine. McCamy Taylor Jan 2014 #6