I’ve found that work is a wellness tool for me. I worked for 5 years part time and then started working full time again about 7 years ago as a Peer Support Specialist. It’s hard and stressful work but it’s very rewarding to help others with their recovery process.
I’ve read that only 20% of those of us with a schizophrenia diagnosis are able to work. But I’ve found that work gives me a purpose and work gives me an income that I’ve earned.
Yeah, it’s guaranteed to get me out of the house for a large part of the day, three days a week.
I am awaiting a phone call about going back and helping with the cricket club again. They treated me like crap so it will be on my terms but wouldn’t mind a couple of days doing the pitch again.
After not working for much of 2022, I am grateful that I have now sustained employment for nearly a year
Was convinced I could never go back to it
But I find myself when I am idle to be less well
That’s why I apply for jobs and see if anything comes of it
My current job I just applied and took a test, next thing I know, I got offered the job
This was despite having a gap in my employment
Don’t give up trying if you can stomach the ride!
I went to " state retirement" to find out about my situation. I was getting benefits,money from the state while working. So I went to check it out.
I was told that I am not allowed to work with class II disability.
Anyway looks like I have to quit the job. But if I find something else first I have to go to the state department to change the diasability class first in order to be able to work.
It sucks. It’s stressfull since I liked workig there and the money were decent.
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