I'm struggling with being triggered by work I work nights at a detox and have a client that brings up so much about my early recovery I had "forgotten". I'm trying to take it as a healing opportunity, however it takes me right back to laying in the hospital bed..
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Hey Deanna. That’s a really tough situation.
I used to work in an environment that was very triggering for me, but I can’t imagine how triggering or challenging it would be to work in treatment/recovery.
I like that you said you’re trying to see it as a healing opportunity. Perhaps, it’s even a reminder of where you don’t want to end up again.
I’m sure you have lots of support around you considering the field you’re in. Could you talk with a trusted friend or colleague about this? Maybe you could limit the amount of time you have to work with this particular client.
Wishing you luck 