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To not know whether to take this opportunity or not

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australianinparis · 07/03/2022 16:02

I have the chance to volunteer in a role that really appeals to me, for an hour or so a week. It involves giving of myself to help someone else (listening, encouraging etc). It's an area that I think is very interesting.

My issue is that I am currently on medication for depression/burnout/anxiety, I'm seeing a counsellor and currently can only work part time. I'm getting better but I'm not sure if I'm ready to take on something else yet. I'm unsure whether this opportunity will demand too much energy from me or, on the flipside, if it could help me feel better to feel I am helping someone else/being productive.

I feel really torn about it and can't make up my mind. All help or advice appreciated!

OP posts:
Xpologog · 07/03/2022 16:06

It’s a tough one, might really help you as well as another person or might leave you drained. Can you ask yourself if you’d do this if you were 100% well ? I think if you’d jump at the opportunity then, then you’re the right sort of person and more likely to enjoy it.
Can you try it for a month and re-evaluate then?

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