Sometimes A Shrink Doesn't Realize That He/She Needs A Vacation

Being a mental health worker or professional is a great way to make a living for lots of people.

But even individuals who love working with those with mental illness, such as psychiatrists, therapists, etc., need to take a break every so often. Even those who love what they do need to go on a vacation every now and then.

However, sometimes a mental health provider doesn't always realize that he or she needs to take a break. Sometimes their coworkers see it first. Sometimes their coworkers see that the person is getting stressed out and unhappy with their line of work before they do.

I remember when I was in a mental hospital back in 2011, I worked with a psychiatrist who clearly needed to take a vacation. I think she cared about me as her patient. But at the same time, I saw that she was getting stressed out. And I don't think she realized it.

So if you work in the mental health field, or if you're a patient like I was, you may see that a provider needs a vacation before that individual realizes it.

Post Edited (MainerMikeBrown) : 5/9/2020 3:45:32 PM (GMT-6)

I experienced that. I was a patient in a clinic and my psychiatrist was wired, and talked to me only about a minute before going straight to the medicine.

I said something like, "You not talking very much (about my well being, etc.)" and she said: "I see 20 patients a day and there's not time to talk!!!"

Her superiors were putting too much of a patient load on her, and she was a caring person, so that didn't fit. I was telling her about taking that "Three Day Getaway" from Delta Airlines to the Bahamas.

She's since calmed down. So, I think you're right. Sometimes we do have to look out after our psychiatrists. They look out after us.

Or as you said, "So if you work in the mental health field, or if you're a patient like I was, you may see that a provider needs a vacation before that individual realizes it."