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I guess I'm doing pretty well these days. One thing which still plagues me is that I can't handle stress. So, I've got a job i've had for 15 months part time, where I look after one patient at a time. I'm an assistant nurse. It's called 'specialling.' The patient might be confused or have dementia, and my job is make sure they dont' fall over or climb out of bed. That kind of thing. Most of the time, I sit beside their bed and read a book. This is the only reason I've been able to stick at this job - it's not stressful.
So, I was getting really dissatisfied with doing nothing, and recently went looking for a more active job. But, realistically, I can't HANDLE an active job - I've worked in nursing homes. and burn out after about 4 months. Even working part time.
So, after talking to a friend, I've decided to stick to my current job where I 'special' people. At least I can cope.
So, I was getting really dissatisfied with doing nothing, and recently went looking for a more active job. But, realistically, I can't HANDLE an active job - I've worked in nursing homes. and burn out after about 4 months. Even working part time.
So, after talking to a friend, I've decided to stick to my current job where I 'special' people. At least I can cope.
Its very diificult to handle stress.I hear you.
Its good you can acknowldege that because some people are asking the impossible of themselves.I'm learning too that i have to accept that i'm somewhat limited in my ability to function in very high stress situations and expecting myself to do it is asking for a disaster..
Those who know about me and my ptsd know that I can't deal with a lot of stress or fast-paced work environments. When i have thought about my future career, it all seems uncertain due to what i really thought i would like to do which is work in the law/ law enforcement field. I was looking into the auxiliary police, since its voluntary and based on patrol and observations. I was thinking of that. I think what ur doing is alright and its better for you. May not be what you want right now, but its working out for you.