Is the Dclin really as difficult as everybody says?
I've been in my first AP role for a year and I'm loving the job, but it's mostly remote in a service I'm very passionate about and is flexible. My supervisor is encouraging me to apply this year and that was always the plan, but I've been reading about how stressful the course is and I don't think I'd cope. I have a lot going on in my personal life, I'm also Audhd and feel like I'm already close to burnout.
I keep reading about people dropping out of the course because of how overwhelming it is and it's giving me so much anxiety. I don't think I'm ready to apply and I don't think I'd get on because I only have one AP role under my belt and the application process itself is a lot of work. But I'm also worried about delaying applying and what if I'm doing the course in my late 20s? what if I get pregnant during the course? etc etc.
Do people really put their whole life on hold to do the Dclin? Is it true there's no work/life balance? I get burnt out so easily and already had to take 2 months off in my last job as a wellbeing practitioner. Would I even get through the course? I'm so passionate about the work I do, but I know other AP roles would drain me very quickly. I get overwhelmed by bright hospital lights and I struggle in unpredictable environments. I know once qualified I'd be able to find a work life balance that really works for me and I'd love my work. But getting through training feels so daunting.
