Posted by Cindy W on March 4, 2000, at 18:49:56
In reply to laughing by the inch-cring by the mile, posted by kelly R. on March 4, 2000, at 15:55:09
> I've been feeling down theses last two days, I'm not sure if it's because i'm working w/ dying people, I try & make them feel happy in there final days.I sometimes think there so lucky to be leaving this world & having no more problems,(I'm not suicidal) just tired. I've been cring alote & having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning.(fell back to sleep sitting up). & once at work having hard time getting going.I like my work don't get me wronge i like helping people,That's why i became a nurses aide,I just feel though i'm at my end of the rope. Could us some help here,thanks
Kelly, I would imagine that working with dying folks is very draining emotionally. In the past, I worked with developmentally disabled (mentally retarded) adults and with mentally ill adults, and now work with prisoners, and find that "people work" can take a lot out of you, requiring recharging to get your own spirits up again. Am sending you virtual hugs.--Cindy W
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