As well as being a mum, I'm a clinical psychologist working with people with mental health problems. When I'm in social situations I get the feeling some people feel awkward around me, as if I'm analysing them, or reading their mind. When I tell people what i do they often say 'oooo I hope you're not reading my mind!' I hate it when people say it because it makes the interaction awkward from the outset......all I want is for people to feel normal around me, that I'm normal and not that I'm analysing them! I honestly feel that my job has stopped some people feeling they can get close to me. Maybe I should just play my work down or leave out the word psychologist!! Please be honest, would you feel awkward around me if you just met me and found out my job?....
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MumQuack · 01/07/2016 20:44
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