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May 06, 2015, 06:18 PM
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Hello all
It's been quite while since I've been around this forum. I've been very busy getting my life put back together again. I've worked very very hard. Today, I am medication free. I've been stable for months and am going back to work after being off for 4 years. To my nursing buddies who know I've struggled about what to do with my career. I"M GOING BACK. Why shouldn't I continue with what I love the most. I'm stable. Clear headed and when I became ill years ago, my patients were never in harms way. I knew enough to remove myself. I always practiced in a safe manner. I have much more awareness into this disorder and have had a lot of therapy on how to manage it. I was selling myself short. I can do this. My challenge right now is brushing up. I've dedicated the next 4 months to studying and being 100% prepared to go back. I will be honest, I'm afraid. My confidence has gone but I believe it's all in what you tell yourself. So just wanted to check in.
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May 06, 2015, 06:22 PM
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I believe in you,, you must believe in yourself,, you will be great....
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May 06, 2015, 09:50 PM
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I'm SO glad you're well enough to go back. I ended up on Social Security disability because I am unsafe at any speed, so anyone who can go back after being so ill is a hero in my book. Maybe someday it'll be me. In the meantime, I wish you every joy and success in your career. Keep calm, and nurse on!
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May 06, 2015, 09:54 PM
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Hi, If you're all good and you're pdoc thinks it's all good, why not. I gather the most important thing is to do what you enjoy doing. I would maybe jot down some kind of plan that could be helpful if you where to start being hill ..a safety net plan. just for prevention.
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