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What can she do??

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teenmaw · 16/07/2025 17:13

In short, my almost 17 year old had a mental health crisis and left school at 15. She’s not been well enough to do anything and has become socially anxious to the point she’ll not tolerate new people whatsoever.

She is now however saying she’s bored. I’ve suggested every hobby I can think of (she’s great at arts and crafts) but she’s not interested. The only thing she shows a bit of interest in is cooking and baking.

Anyone got any ideas what might get her brain working we could try? Online free courses, hobbies she can do at home that don’t run on your nerves (like sewing or intricate stuff) It’s hard to think when she’s refused everything I’ve come up with, please suggest 😊

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littlemissprosseco · 16/07/2025 17:20

How about going to some small local coffee shops and selling her baking? I know she’ll have to comply with some ‘rules’ but it might inspire her love of baking while earning a little money

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