I have been a mental health professional for seven years. I wanted to work in the sector because I have my own experiences of mental health problems.
As a mental health patient, I knew I wanted to help people just like me. This sounds very lovely, but it can be a toxic way of thinking.
My desire to help people just like me came with a lot of pressure. And I was the one putting pressure on myself. For seven years, I have given my all in the mental health field.
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