Third day of Psych. Here's a little of what I've learned so far:
People that are seriously depressed seriously need help to get better. It breaks my heart to hear of some of the things some patients have been through. Some of them come out better for it, some come out ok, while some come out in a horrible shape.
You are a product of what surrounds you. Seriously. From the earliest days as a child with your parents and siblings to school to college to workplace to family, it's important to surround yourself with people that encourage you to become a better person.
Normal to me is not normal to you. If you grew up in an abusive family and then married into an abusive family, it is "normal" for you to be abused. So the necessity of clarity in questions and history taking is evident.
Any trauma to the frontal lobe can cause serious personality changes.
Never underestimate the power of being nice.
Patients open up to you on a whole new level when you work in the psych clinic as opposed to any other health field.
Whatever stereotype you might think is true regarding drug users is completely irrelevant. Drug users come in all shapes and sizes, from the poor and homeless to the rich and educated and everything in between. Never assume just because someone is intelligent and well-dressed that they are above drug abuse.
Resiliency is a trait that is difficult to come by and is highly valuable. Never take for granted your ability to bounce-back from life's setbacks.
No matter how horrible life may seem, there are so many people out there who are struggling with so many worse things.
All people really want is an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on, and a kind heart to confide in.
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