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amyrose2712 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-06-08 03:22 PM
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Reaching out? I have recently gone on disability for an...
Edited on Mon Oct-06-08 03:28 PM by amyrose2712
intermittent problems. Now I am bored stiff and have been feeling very depressed. I kinda suffer from a bit of social anxiety but feel the need to get out and do something constructive tomorrow. Any suggestions ?
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Dora Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-06-08 03:32 PM
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1. Going to the library or a museum might be good.
Those are two activities that require a certain amount of solitude, but they still entail going out into the world and being among others.

A class might also be enjoyable - ceramics, yoga, foreign languages, creative writing, athletics...
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-06-08 04:07 PM
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2. what about volunteering?
i've been unemployed for about seven months now and started volunteering with a campaign for a local ballot initiative.

think about your interests or passions and see if there are volunteer opportunities that fit those.

good luck
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