Just wanted to share my new career choice and wondered if it’s a good idea?
My current job is the cause of my ptsd and I have not properly returned to that role due to the trauma suffered but could not afford to leave the job.
I work in the emergency services and a role has come about for people that own dogs to Take up the job of a ’well being dog handler‘ which basically involves taking your dog to visit people within the service to offer mental health support to these people with the help of your dog.
It sounds great and I love the idea of helping people in similar positions to myself and it keeps me away from the full role that caused my ptsd in first place but do you think it’s good idea to take such a role whilst suffering ptsd myself? I do find sometImes talking to strangers helps but not sure if it’s a good idea full time?
My current job is the cause of my ptsd and I have not properly returned to that role due to the trauma suffered but could not afford to leave the job.
I work in the emergency services and a role has come about for people that own dogs to Take up the job of a ’well being dog handler‘ which basically involves taking your dog to visit people within the service to offer mental health support to these people with the help of your dog.
It sounds great and I love the idea of helping people in similar positions to myself and it keeps me away from the full role that caused my ptsd in first place but do you think it’s good idea to take such a role whilst suffering ptsd myself? I do find sometImes talking to strangers helps but not sure if it’s a good idea full time?