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Mar 09, 2009, 10:32 PM
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So... I just started my psych rotation, and I find it really hard being on the "other side."
 I don't think I could ever be a mental health professional... it's too hard for me and stirs up too much... I pretty much had a mini mental melt down right in the middle of the day  At least I wasn't on the floor I guess. I really just want to be able to commiserate/relate to these people/try and deal with my own emotions, but that's not really what you are supposed to do as a "professional."  Mer... I guess I just had a rough day. Wish me luck? 
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Mar 10, 2009, 12:01 AM
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 - hang in there and know that many psych doctors were once a patient in need of help from another.
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Mar 10, 2009, 04:35 AM
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You have got to have dealt with all your own problems if you are going to be a Doctor and seek supervision if you need help.
By the way, 'empathy' is the number one requirement! Hope it gets better for you.
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Mar 10, 2009, 07:32 AM
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thank you for sharing what's going on with you in psych rotation. i am a caretaker of a schiz. and i am bp among some other dx's. what i do is detach somewhat while being empathtic at the same time. sounds like a conradiction but it does work. i also make sure i have some mental health time for myself each day...in my case, working in the yard, reading...in your case, just take a breather when you can and rejuvenate by distracting yoruself for a few to give your mind a rest. dealing with people with MI can be stressful for us, but also for any person i'm sure. it takes a lot of mental energy to stay on point and also be kind to ourselves at the same time. i hope things will go well for you. all good wishes to you.
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Mar 10, 2009, 07:41 AM
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(((((Pegasus)))))
(((((Rhapsody))))) Thanks you guys. Yeah... I spoke to my instructor, but she is recommending that I see a psychotherapist/some one who can prescribe me drugs. I told her I don't really want to be on drugs because my life really isn't being disrupted. I'm just sad a lot of the time (I feel like I have a right to be sad with what I'm going through). I am a strong person: I'm not failing school; I'm getting things done; and I can have a good time (those good times just don't always sustain me very much). I also don't want to be on drugs because by the time they kick in I'll have finished with my rotation/I don't want to have to play with dosing in the middle of school/and I don't want extra "energy" to act on some of the thoughts I have sometimes (that's a really big fear for me). I mean... "maybe I should go just to help her feel better" I guess is how I'm feeling right now. I go to a school counselor. And I feel like PC has been a good support for me. Spring break is close too - maybe that can help me get myself back together a little bit. I really am just trying to survive until graduation. School doesn't really allow a whole lot of time for feelings  Thanks again you guys. I guess this rotation is good because it's helped me to realize a couple things: 1) I'm a fixer and 2) I haven't quite dealt with everything I thought I'd dealt with. Yay positive sides.  
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Mar 10, 2009, 02:46 PM
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Psych nursing is like any other "speciality." Some of us do better in the OR or Peds or...well, the list goes on.
I applaud your honesty and willingness to work through this matter...things like this will help make you a better nurse no matter what your chosen field will be. Cap
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Mar 10, 2009, 03:02 PM
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(((((madisgram)))))
(((((Capp))))) Thank you guys so much for all the advice and support. I definitely took a bit of a mental health day today to just let myself veg out. It's been really rejuvenating. Y'all are awesome  
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Mar 10, 2009, 05:53 PM
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You'll be an even better professional for being able to understand. It will get better. Trust me.
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Mar 10, 2009, 06:19 PM
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Quote:
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Mar 10, 2009, 10:26 PM
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Don't feel bad it happens to the best of us. The most important part is to remember what YOU need to do to get through the day. Not what other people think or want you to do!!
I am in nursing school and I have struggled with every rotation so far. There seems to be a little bit of something in me in every chapter! |
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