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Dec 26, 2013, 09:25 PM
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I want to volunteer arty a suicide hotline or hospice. is that ok? I feel like I could be helpful, but do I have to be healthier??
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Dec 26, 2013, 11:18 PM
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I think that depends. I asked my therp in a general way what she thought about my volunteering. I explained what I wanted to do and why. I knew what my passion was and was able to figure out away to do something around it that wouldn't effect my stability. Good luck! Volunteering is a wonderful thing!
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Dec 26, 2013, 11:40 PM
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Helping others is a wonderful thing to do. I think when you are busy helping others that it takes your focus off of your own problems. I say go for it!
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Dec 27, 2013, 11:43 PM
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Hi. My pdoc supports my volunteering. I go to AA at the women's jail once a week. It would be hard imo to work a suicide helpline because of the emotional exhaustion and great demand. Before AA bi volunteeed at a Literacy place where they wanted me to work many hours. I went manic and one day just walked out; it was embarrassing. I just know for me I needed time limits.
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