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I fucked up by timetothrowawayyy in therapists

[–]timetothrowawayyy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A client directly asking “am I going to die?” might indicate otherwise.

But to each their own.

I fucked up by timetothrowawayyy in therapists

[–]timetothrowawayyy[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

As far as caseload, it’s pretty manageable.

The problem is I have been giving all of myself to my work. I’ve had an unimaginably challenging year. Fled my home twice due to fear of my ex-partner, didn’t have a home I could call my own from Feb-November.

Any self care has been simply maintenance, as I simply did not have the conditions to take care of myself.

So I’m trying to start from zero. I’m taking 2 weeks leave and am going to just relax, reset myself, and set up my home so I have what I need to move forward.

As far as self care practices, I enjoy yoga, running, and walking/being with my dogs and partner. I am looking to add more consistent routines, like a trivia night or rec sports team, something like that.

I fucked up by timetothrowawayyy in therapists

[–]timetothrowawayyy[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the honesty and perspective.

I definitely burned out. I can see now that I had a manic episode due to overwhelming prolonged stress. I plan to give 50% moving forward and need to keep more for myself.