Inner resistanceThe aim of this study was to investigate the existence of an internal resistance to a work-related change in people who are long-term sick, and if this is related to an identification as “long-term sick”. A second purpose to the study was to research in which way this internal resistance to a work-related change manifests and point to possible solutions. A qualitative study was conducted with interviews of experts and people on sick leave to illuminate the subject. The main result was divided into interviewed groups. The result of the experience suggest that internal resistance to a work-related change associated with an identification exists and is ingrained thought patterns that often manifests itself as learned helplessness, learned limitations and fear of an unknown future. As solutions were suggested mental training, improved goal setting and more positive attitude. The focus of these answers pointed in the same direction for both the interviewed groups.