Mental Health and Working from Home

[SarahLu]

Great thread. I've been working from home full time for a couple of years now and my mental health has definitely deteriorated during that time. The issue for me is that I rely too much on one thing (Leapforce) and find that my daily life and routine are controlled by whatever time of the day or night the work decides to appear. I'm then reluctant to make plans in advance in case I miss work. I do a bit of MB and dabble in other ideas I've seen on here but can't seem to make enough to stop relying so much on LF. I also agree with Chammy that my confidence has dipped alot and I doubt myself and my abilities even though I know deep down I am more than capable.

I think the solution for me is to try and start some kind of business working for myself where I can control when I do the work and have more structure and routine in my life, problem is I don't have a business idea! With LF, you are basically an employee at their beck and call but with none of the benefits of being an employee.

 

[Countrymadegirl]

I suffer with agoraphobia and anxiety, which is the reason I want to work from home. Earning my own money will give me a greatly needed self esteem/confidence boost, and help me to pay for counselling privately, which I did for over a year before we moved to Devon. I want to find a way to prove all the people that write me off wrong, and this is why I joined The Money Shed so I could hopefully get advice and support earning a full time wage from home

 

[Knopfler]

For all the people with agoraphobia/anxiety I would suggest setting at least one day a week aside where you are NOT tied to the computer trying to do surveys, mb'ing etc. but do try and get out into the real world if possible - or in the garden at least. After all, most people that go out to work usually have a couple of days off.

Personally I am on the computer more, so need to take my own advice asap. Years ago I had a hobby of collecting stuff, which was a great incentive to venture out to car boots etc even on my 'off' days.

Moderation is the key to everything