Nurses struggling with mental illness

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mattsmom81

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To me this thread is a safe place to share, but if I was working I'd probably worry that a coworker would recognize me. Anyway, usually we understand each other (most of us have BEEN THERE!). I'm awfully grateful that I can vent here!

Yes I agree...we need to be careful sharing any identifying info if we're working. Not all nurses are open minded are they. Safer to share here anonymously. :)

Liddle Noodnik

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Yes I agree...we need to be careful sharing any identifying info if we're working. Not all nurses are open minded are they. Safer to share here anonymously. :)

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warrior woman

285 Posts

Y'all have helped me so much here. It feels good to be able to share my feelings,and fears without judgement. Zoe, you have helped me A LOT in that regard. The courage that everyody has here is incredible.

KrisRNwannabe

381 Posts

I have read every single message in this thread and I must say I am in awe of all of you. I am so impressed with the way you all have dealt with or are dealing with your illnesses. I have always been an believer in that nurses are real human beings and not super heros. Nurses have lives of their own and their own problems. I think some people on this board forget that and think that nurses are "professionals" 24/7/365. It bugs me that some nurses are not open minded when it comes to mental illness. While I have no problems with mental illnesses, it doesn't make me better than any of you. If anything you all are probably stronger than anyone who considers themselves "normal". Sorry to interrupt your discussion I just thought you guys deserved to be appaulded.

Kris

Liddle Noodnik

3,789 Posts

Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
I have read every single message in this thread and I must say I am in awe of all of you. I am so impressed with the way you all have dealt with or are dealing with your illnesses. I have always been an believer in that nurses are real human beings and not super heros. Nurses have lives of their own and their own problems. I think some people on this board forget that and think that nurses are "professionals" 24/7/365. It bugs me that some nurses are not open minded when it comes to mental illness. While I have no problems with mental illnesses, it doesn't make me better than any of you. If anything you all are probably stronger than anyone who considers themselves "normal". Sorry to interrupt your discussion I just thought you guys deserved to be appaulded.

Kris

Kris thank you! It is so wonderful to hear this. You know, when I went on "sick leave" I was given 12 weeks before they would fill my position. In that time I heard from ONE person I worked with, and that was someone I'd known previously.

Sad really. Anyone who has surgery or some physical illness at least gets flowers.

I know, I know, people don't want the person to feel uncomfortable.

But the only reason we feel uncomfortable is because no one talks about it!

So that is why your note means so much to me.:flowersfo

Liddle Noodnik

3,789 Posts

Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
Y'all have helped me so much here. It feels good to be able to share my feelings,and fears without judgement. Zoe, you have helped me A LOT in that regard. The courage that everyody has here is incredible.

Hey WW - this is what happens when you show up for your own life, when you are real, authentic - you present yourself to the world without frills and puffed up pretend stuff. And voila, we get to meet other real people, like you.;)

God bless you!!!

warrior woman

285 Posts

God bless you too Zoe. God bless all of you. And thank you so much.

Liddle Noodnik

3,789 Posts

Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
God bless you too Zoe. God bless all of you. And thank you so much.

Hey WW this is for all our FANS. Er, friends I mean (make sure you watch up til the very "end")

http://www.superlaugh.com/1/behappy.htm

warrior woman

285 Posts

Thanks Zoegirl. You are the very best. I'm glad I found you.

mont

22 Posts

I have read every single message in this thread and I must say I am in awe of all of you. I am so impressed with the way you all have dealt with or are dealing with your illnesses. I have always been an believer in that nurses are real human beings and not super heros. Nurses have lives of their own and their own problems. I think some people on this board forget that and think that nurses are "professionals" 24/7/365. It bugs me that some nurses are not open minded when it comes to mental illness. While I have no problems with mental illnesses, it doesn't make me better than any of you. If anything you all are probably stronger than anyone who considers themselves "normal". Sorry to interrupt your discussion I just thought you guys deserved to be appaulded.

Kris

thank you soooooo much :)

mont

22 Posts

I get my third exam back today :uhoh3: the weather is GREAT and I am soooo mantic. I studied so hard for this exam and finished first and now I am scared that I failed, and now I feel like I am losing control of my emotionings. At work I went from happy happy :rotfl: to :flamesonb (I try to stick to myself when I am in this mood as not to lash out at others). Am I the only one going though anything like this now? the change of season everyone likes and but at the moment I am finding it hard. Am I the only one?

Liddle Noodnik

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Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
I get my third exam back today :uhoh3: the weather is GREAT and I am soooo mantic.... Am I the only one?

I've been in and out but not bad at all - I get nervous tho you know? cuz I know it can get bad quickly and I don't like "bad".

Very common for us to have trouble this time of year. Sleep is one of the most important treatments and if you aren't getting it call your Dr - it can be lethal!

Meanwhile, we are ALLOWED TO ENJOY life as well - so don't be worried and afraid and stuff all the time - let yourself see how really truly GOOD that flower smells, or how pretty the water is!

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