Mental Health: Therapy Edition 💞
The purpose of self care is to promote physical and mental wellbeing. It’s no doubt self-care, now more than ever, is important to us as healthcare providers. Regardless of the role you play in patient care, it can wear on you. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. Working in the ER, I saw where we ended up treating several symptoms because the cause was not addressed in time or appropriately. It often felt like we’re just putting bandaids over the real issue. I sometimes think self-care can be the same way.
Yes, the massages, facials, and the relaxation techniques feel nice and they do help. However, some distress requires more than these simple techniques. And that’s ok. It’s ok to seek help. Keeping the budget friendly theme going, I put together a list of resources that offer free or low cost professional services, including peer to peer resources.
If you’re struggling, please seek help. You are important and cared about. You are loved, and we need your light. As always, I’ll leave the feedback form down below. Feel free to use it to share your experience if you’d like too.
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