Hey everyone,

I was wondering if I could have some advice with this. I was considering volunteering with a suicide prevention hotline over the summer because they have helped me a lot in the past and if I could help out even a few people that would be amazing, which is the same reason why I want to go into the field of social work.

But, although my mood has improved a lot in the past few months and I feel much more stable and am still in treatment and taking my medications, I am not sure if I am ready to handle doing that although I really want to. :/ I am not sure if it would trigger me or not...

But I've always been that person that everyone feels they can go to if they have a problem and I can be there for them and help them out a little. And I've never been triggered when people have told me some pretty dark things that they may not tell most people. Hearing other peoples' stories, no matter how triggering they may seem, have never really bothered me in that way. If anything I feel bad and empathize and want to help.

I think I would do a good job and I want to help others by doing this but I am scared that it may trigger me out of nowhere. What do you think I should do? Thanks.

- Rycoon