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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Hi
I’m currently studying social work, studying this field comes with its triggering, whether it’s reading content or interacting with other people. I feel like I’m doing okay right now, and I hope this lasts. Sometimes I do feel concerned about being triggered, considering how many skeletons I’ve gathered in my closet over the years
In response to: Helping profession with a history of MI and trauma
RiverSealModerator
Sounds like we've had some similar experiences and have similar thoughts about our work environments. Working in the mental health sector has been the biggest and most effective part of my recovery. I hope you can get that when you are ready to work or maybe you are already @creative_writer? I'm a bit older and I think that makes a different experience compared to the younger generations who start straight after VCE.
In response to: Re: Helping profession with a history of MI and trauma
creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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