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If you don't/can't work, how do you fill up your time?

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Jellylegsni · 18/06/2019 15:23

I can't work due to health reasons (mental and physical). I haven't worked since having my child. She's been at nursery but part time and is due to start full time in school next September which will obviously leave me with a lot more time on my hands.

I don't know how to spend my days. I've got no real structure or routine as it is. I'm also limited on what I can do. I am unable to drive and I am not always fully mobile so sometimes I am stuck to sitting or lying down and not able to do simple things like basic housework. I've lost touch with friends and don't have much family, so rarely see anyone besides my DH and our daughter. I don't actually mind that. I don't feel lonely but I do feel I need something to occupy my mind and also to give me a sense of accomplishment or achievement.

Any ideas or advice or even just stories from people in the same boat? I think some of my issue is that I've been in this position for a few years now and my motivation and confidence is at a low.

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Jellylegsni · 20/06/2019 15:40

Silver line is not something I'd heard of. Pre dd I guess my life was work. Post DD my life was DD. I hope some other people get some inspiration from this thread too. You're all putting me to shame with your hobbies and worthwhile pursuits! My initial reaction to the change in my life was to curl up into a depressed ball and I feel like I'm just starting to find my way out of it

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