• Question: -how did you handle your mental health during the journey to where you are now?

    Asked by Maariya on 15 Mar 2022.
    • Photo: Laurence Quirk

      Laurence Quirk answered on 15 Mar 2022:

      That’s a great question. Sometimes I handled it wall and sometimes not so well. I’ve had bouts of depression and I’ve learned that I need to make time for myself to relax so I meditate, I do yoga, I walk the dogs and go to the gym. I also talk to other people if I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed by a situation.

    • Photo: Sally Cuthbert

      Sally Cuthbert answered on 15 Mar 2022:

      That’s a very good question. To work in healthcare I think it’s important to be aware of your own self-care battery and when you are starting to feel depleted. I think it’s important to use supervision and ensure you have good support from your colleagues. I also think it’s important to be able to switch off and leave work at work so that your home life is protected. I look after my own mental health by running, meditating, journaling and getting lots of sleep. I’m not so good at eating healthy!!

    • Photo: Anita Raja

      Anita Raja answered on 15 Mar 2022:

      This a question very close to my heart . I struggled a little with my mental health while I was training to become a GP , yet my husband and my son helped me stay positive. Once I had cleared all my exams I was in a much positive frame of mind . I received alot of support from my generous trainer throughout my training. I will always be grateful to her. My TPDs were amazing also .

Comments

  • Photo: Samantha

    Samantha commented on :

    running and making clothes

  • Photo: Heather

    Heather commented on :

    I run a lot, and it is a lovely way to clear my head. Walking, swimming, cycling – finding an exercise you enjoy is a really nice way to give you some head space however much or little you do

  • Photo: Anna

    Anna commented on :

    I speak to people and take up the opportunties of coaching – where you are prompted to come up with your own answers. I’m not very receptive to being told what to do.

  • Photo: Ruby

    Ruby commented on :

    Its important to look after your mental health and make time for things you enjoy. Recently, I started playing PokemonGo with my nephews #haha and its great. We get to walk outdoors and catch them. I also enjoy cycling ..but we dont catch as many that way 🙂 Spending time with family and friends has always helped me. I try to remember to take my breaks at work, rest properly in between working days, eat healthily and sleep well. Planning regular holidays or time-off means I have something to look forward to recharge myself.