in the wake of this tragedy do we really know our breaking point ?

[rudecat]

How many of work.to the point of exaustion, see such pain and sadness in our workplace (its not all perfect) and think we are dealing with it quite well? At what point do we stop and reflect . That we look at us.without feeling the caregiver guilt. This is not saying we don't love our jobs but are we loving it to the point of our own wellbeing ?

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Please be nice to each other - thanks.

[BloomNurseRN, ASN, BSN, RN]

Today I went to the funeral of someone who took their own life. I hate that people come to a point where that is the only option that seems available. I hope I am able to express to those I love that they can always reach out for help and I hope I could recognize the need for help in myself if I ever came to that point.

[AcuteHD]

I don't love nothing or nobody...

Anybody

That it?

[Farawyn]

Well...

[cracklingkraken, ASN, RN]

That it?

Keep looking.

[AcuteHD]

!!??!! Hint? Does it refer to the OP or reply? Am I the only one not getting this? Agggg!

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

Anything

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

While I enjoy certain aspects of my work, my own health and wellness takes priority. If I am not well, I cannot effectively care for others. I know when enough is enough.

I'm also careful about the friends I keep. A few good, close friends are important. The energy suckers, users, drama queens....they have no place in my personal life. Dealing with those personalities at work all I can handle.

Long ago, I realized there is nothing positive to be gained by being a people pleaser.

[rudecat]

I understand.

[rudecat]

I'm sorry really

[Farawyn]

rudecat, to whom are you directing your posts?

[Jensmom7, BSN, RN]

I feel the way I do when the person next to me on the train is talking to someone on the phone, and I can only hear half the conversation.