Psychologist to treat my reintegration into the workforce, anxiety, and depression - Oakwood, IL, United States - beBee Handyman

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Jessica Williams

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Jessica Williams

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Oakwood, IL
  • I have been working with a therapist on the BetterHelp platform for a year now.
We have overcome many challenges, but I still need some help to overcome my anxiety and reintegrate into a work life outside of the virtual world.

(I am currently an online English teacher, but I want to change careers and work in human resources for a company.) I am currently working with a clinical nutritionist who is helping me with an eating disorder (I used to eat a lot when I was anxious).

I also have generalized anxiety disorder and have been working with a personal trainer to regain my mobility (in July, I needed a wheelchair to leave my apartment).

Now, I train twice a week and go for walks on weekends. I also go to a café for breakfast three times a week.

My trainer and nutritionist also help me manage my chronic illnesses:
heart disease, fibromyalgia, asthma, and depression. I have learned to live with them and take my medication to keep them under control.

In July, I thought my birthday in December would be my last, but now I have more hope and confidence that there is a future for me.

I don't want depression or anxiety to prevent me from achieving my goals:
doing daily tasks (I am 3 months away from achieving this), changing careers (I will complete a course accredited by the University of Miguel de Cervantes in December), and moving to another country (no specific date, but I will spend

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