Any fellow therapists or social workers in the crowd? I

Recovery
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Any fellow therapists or social workers in the crowd? I’ve spent my whole career helping others through it, but it’s so hard being vulnerable and on the other side of the therapist desk. Any tips or support?

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#2

There may be professional support groups in your area depending on the A you're looking at... I've known of some in Central Ohio that cater to healthcare professionals

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#3

I am new to this app and my career has included being a therapist among other types of unrelated work. Haven’t had alcohol in four years gave up weed four months ago. I am willing to share my experience in recovery.

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#4

I am not a therapist. But I will say. I thought being vulnerable was a weakness almost my whole life. When I decided to be vulnerable things got better for me. Talking about things without any expectations was what helped me. The more you lower your expectations the less you suffer. Maybe this can help. Instead talking about things to help yourself go with the aspect as maybe you sharing about yourself can help someone else without you even knowing it. And in reality you just helped yourself. It’s been working for me

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#5

Thanks Tony, I just friend requested you so we can chat

#6

Thanks Dwayne, vulnerability is my Achilles heel.

#7

Yea same here. I grew up thinking that being vulnerable was a weakness but I found out that it’s actually a strength. Just be open to it without thinking too much about it

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#8

Therapist too. I had to admit I didn’t know anything about being sober. And AAhas taught me that

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#9

I look forward to that. I am getting ready to go to an AA meeting in a little bit. Hope to connect with you later. I agree with what others have said. I tended to overthink at first, but like anything sharing becomes easier as you find similarities with others. And you will find people speak from the heart I believe making rehearsal not that important.

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#10

Thanks Tony, did you get my friend request? I’ve been going to a lot of meetings myself, I think I’ve found a home group in the MA community.

#11

I can answer this question unequivocally no. Thank god I never finished my phd.

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#12

I guess I don’t know where to look for the friend request yet. I just learn that the word app didn’t mean something to eat before the meal arrives.

#13

Where is this friend request

#14

Hi Sarah, you should check out the book This Side of Alcohol by Peggi Cooney, she is a social worker and in recovery, as well as a dear friend, her book touches on the perspective of being someone who helps people who needs help.

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#15

Thanks Jenn!!

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#16

How have you been Sarah? I haven’t been on Loosid a lot but I did want to say hello and hope you’re truding the road to a happy destiny

#17

Have you found your journey through sobriety to be beneficial to those you help? Now that you’re truly honest with yourself, does that change your process?

#18

Wow it’s been a year and I find the post you made. I had good support this past 17 months since my wife died and I am doing better but I will always need to remember that we are all vulnerable. I hope and pray your experience has been similar.:love_you_gesture::pray::sun_with_face::rose::heart: