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one_step_closer · 18-08-2008, 09:20 AM

Thank you very much.

I have worked in other areas before I started in mental health and I really feel that I need to be working in this area now. I have had support for about 6 years, surely that should be enough? It frustrates me that I am still struggling now.

I'd hate to work in mental health 'on the boundary' as in admin work. It would just remind me of what i'm missing out on. I know that it's important that I concentrate on my health first so that I can be strong enough to work. I'm just impatient, I guess.

I can be on both sides of the system at once, but not within the same organisation. I have a fair bit of support, it's just that this organisation could offer me a different type of support which I think would be really useful.

I am going to try to talk to as many people as possible about this. I did a little thing last night where I looked at the advantages and disadvantages of either working with them or being supported by them and it seemed like having their support was the best option. I'm still feeling like working with them would be better though.

I hate that mental illness is so disabling.

18-08-2008, 09:20 AM	#4
one_step_closer The Shadow of the Day Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland	Thank you very much. I have worked in other areas before I started in mental health and I really feel that I need to be working in this area now. I have had support for about 6 years, surely that should be enough? It frustrates me that I am still struggling now. I'd hate to work in mental health 'on the boundary' as in admin work. It would just remind me of what i'm missing out on. I know that it's important that I concentrate on my health first so that I can be strong enough to work. I'm just impatient, I guess. I can be on both sides of the system at once, but not within the same organisation. I have a fair bit of support, it's just that this organisation could offer me a different type of support which I think would be really useful. I am going to try to talk to as many people as possible about this. I did a little thing last night where I looked at the advantages and disadvantages of either working with them or being supported by them and it seemed like having their support was the best option. I'm still feeling like working with them would be better though. I hate that mental illness is so disabling.
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