So Much To Say

I don't know what took place this past week, but I have seen everything!!!! The psychotic, majorly depressed, highly anxious, the paranoid, and people so manic they couldn't keep their body still. I try to view people in crisis in a neutral way, trying to avoid my judgments, but often wonder how I would cope if I too was in their state.

The human mind is fragile. Given the proper circumstances anybody can become volitile to the point of homicide, can become psychotic, depressed and anxious. We all to some point get bipolar. I have had restless nights where I could barely sleep and was wrecked the following day. If the worries of the world hit me so hard for a lengthy period of time I could easily be seeking out the services I provide from others.

It is sobering to work with clients battling addictions when I too have my own. I get addicted to hard work, worrying about finances, and about how to improve my relationship. I also have a thing for junk food, and even though I have stopped my substance abuse many years ago, I often wonder how easy it would be to tune out and turn on to my old favorites.

It is nice having a human moment, removing me from my pedistal like so many clinicians do, and become really honest about my life in comparison to the clients I help. We really aren't that different. Yes I have a doctorale education, but I still am a flawed human being trying to live life to the best of my ability. THere is always room for improvements - that's for sure.

Enjoy one another and have a wonderful weekend.