tokumoshi replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Recovery
Thank you bravely sharing your story! As a mental health professional, I have witnessed more stigmatizing views about BPD than any other mental health condition. You may have felt misunderstood and judged in the past, while providers may feel ineffec...
I agree. When we became public servants, whether that be nursing, EMT's, physicians, etc., we placed ourselves in positions of, not above or better than, but professionals that people place their trust, confidence and ideally respect for. Personally,...
You are a nursing student, right? Don't take offense by those of us "seasoned" (and I will not say "hardened or rude") because, as others have said, dark humor is a way we sometimes cope will the saddest realities of being human. That said, please d...
You are a nursing student, right? Don't take offense by those of us "seasoned" (and I will not say "hardened, rude") because, as others have said, dark humor is a way some cope with the saddest realities of being human. That said, please don't be inf...
Hi , Any suggestions for the quickest route to becoming a MHPNP? Not that I'm trying to take the easiest route because there is no such thing, but age considered, I am 59. Does anyone know of an online masters program ? Thanks-truly appreciative! (...
tokumoshi replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Recovery
I want to be clear that while I'm certainly far from perfect, it would be wise to inform you that borderline personality disorder is not a mood disorder, although mood disturbances and swings can be part of it. It is quite different from bipolar dis...
tokumoshi replied to newnurse446's topic in Career Support
I would think about finding another job. No one should dread their job so much that it causes severe anxiety. That is putting yourself and others at risk at well. Your focus probably is compromised too. As a veteran nurse with over 30 years experien...