Sorry I'm just venting so beware that this is not a positive post. I know there are programs in place to help us out of our active addictions but nurses like me have such scarred self esteems and...
restlessrecovery replied to restlessrecovery's topic in Nurses Recovery
I do also have mental health issues. Ive struggled with depression, anxiety, and ptsd for a long time. What I believed was a catalyst for my use and resulting addiction to opiates was recovery...
restlessrecovery replied to RN2364's topic in Nurses Recovery
State: indiana Program name: isnap Years sober: 2 Able to find employment and willing to share details or anything else that will help others: yes Describe a positive thing you have gained from this...
restlessrecovery replied to AntelopeTongue's topic in Nurses Recovery
I don't want to be a Debbie downer either but I have felt the same way since I started my recovery 2 years ago. I feel neither here nor there. I can't be an addict but I can't be the nurse I used to...