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Mental Health Support

steve2470

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9. I just find it sad that full-time work is so hard to find for so many young people

Reply to retrowire (Reply #7)

Thu May 4, 2017, 04:25 AM

May 2017

Before my son had his episode, he was able to get full-time at a restaurant. It did take time, however. I won't push him past his limits. I love him and his stability is more important than a paycheck.

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Help him to make a plan. MichMary May 2017 #1

Yep proud patriot May 2017 #10

What does he want? janterry May 2017 #2

Unfortunately bipolar MFM008 May 2017 #3

On the other hand, many with bipolar do work, often at interesting enough May 2017 #4

My son makes a list of things to do. It seems to help him focus. Lint Head May 2017 #5

good idea MFM008 May 2017 #8

Good luck to you both. elleng May 2017 #6

29 yr old here. retrowire May 2017 #7

I just find it sad that full-time work is so hard to find for so many young people steve2470 May 2017 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author irisblue May 2017 #11