I’ve been working in the senior living care field for a few years now and I am just now realizing just how much of a toll it takes on my mental health.
I know it’s part of the job. I know. but I am human.
I just lost another resident.
came home, called my partner in tears and told him i have to get out of this field, i can’t keep doing this anymore.
how do you cope?
Last night my partner took a picture of me when i had gotten out of the shower. I’ve struggled with body dysmorphia since high school and have dealt with insecurities regarding my body for as long as I can remember. i was genuinely horrified when I saw the pictures. I don’t think I’d ever felt stronger hatred for my own body. And I don’t know how to recover. I am at a point where I don’t want to be perceived at all.
I want to get away from healthcare. I can’t keep doing this anymore
I want to get into administrative/office work preferably, entry level because I don’t have much experience.
Any recommendations where to look?