Stress

Re: Stress

Phrin Vernon RVN — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:07:24 GMT

I have used this helpline and website in the past, and no doubt will again in the future

http://www.vetlife.org.uk/

It really does help to talk to someone objective

Re: Stress

Sal the 1st — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:53:02 GMT

pm me if you think I can help

I can maybe talk you through a few things that have helped others

Re: Stress

Vickipr — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:44:09 GMT

I think that when you are feeling stressed or down, speaking to someone outside of your friends and family can really help, as they are objective.

Does your work have a number for a helpline at all? I think we have one on the noticeboard which I can find for you if you like. I've used them myself a couple of times, and it just helps to talk things over with someone who won't just say what you want to hear, like friends and family will often do!

Other than that, I agree with the others, having a active life outside of work, and exercise too? Yoga and running help me beat stress!

Vicki x

Re: Stress

gemima — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:16:34 GMT

Thanks, i think sometimes it just get's a little much and feel bogged down with the harsher side of being a VN, i had a think and a look round on the jobs market for curiosity and couldnt see myself doing a "normal" job despite the long hours ooh etc of nursing. I am going to further my studies to quill my restless feelings, thank you x

Re: Stress

Caro Laithwaite VN — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:59:38 GMT

Make a list of what's important to you and then make a plan of how to do more of the good stuff that's important to you.

Re: Stress

Louise B — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:30:08 GMT

Hi,

You probably know this one already but my top tip would be ensure that you have plenty of friends outside work, have an active social life / fun /play time and ensure that you make sure you find plenty of things outside of life that make life worth living. I.e. don't just live for work!

Sal the 1st is fab for helping to take stock, work out how to deal with work issues, etc so hopefully she will see your post. She's one of the wise old birds of the forum.

Hope things improve soon,

Louise