Posted by KB on May 19, 2002, at 14:12:50
In reply to Re: Psych NP career even though I relate to patients?, posted by Penny on May 18, 2002, at 23:00:47
I work in the mental health field and am a patient myself. In general it works out pretty well - supervision and my personal therapy help me keep my personal issues from interfering too much with my work. There are a couple things to consider - confidentiality is a big one - I'm in NYC so it's not as difficult but you don't want to wind up in a position where you're seeking treatment from colleagues. Another is that certain aspects of the work may be especially difficult for you - for me doing involuntary hospitalizations is extra painful because I know how much I would've hated it if someone were to do it to me.
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