Doctor Psychobabble

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”

- Benjamin Franklin

I just arrived home from another marathon day at the hospital on the inpatient adolescent boys psychiatric unit. I have every reason not to be typing right now, yet the comfort and release I attain from blogging is not rivaled by much else, so here we are.

I did not eat today, save for a banana stuffed into my face for “breakfast.” There simply was no time for it. Every moment of my day is occupied by my patients.

I was originally supposed to switch to the inpatient adolescent girls unit next month. However, as there will be no resident to replace me next month on the boys unit, and because the boys unit has been entirely busier than the girls, I received a request to stick it out and continue on the boys unit next month.

I have a million reasons not to do so. The paramount one being that I currently have no life outside of the hospital and I potentially would have one if I transferred to the girls unit.

However, I feel somewhat compelled to continue caring for my “boys.” In addition, I am familiar/get along with all of the staff on this unit. I am so tired that learning a brand new routine and set of staff seems like a huge task at this point.

I would have opportunities to work with girls in the future, if I so desired. (This is me convincing myself.)

Anyway, I will make the official decision by Friday. We shall see how it works out…

I have not eaten real food in over 24 hours, and I can’t begin to describe my hunger right now, so it’s time to Grubhub some sushi and wash the sweat from my fatigued body.

I hope you enjoy the photos with this post, all taken on my walk to the hospital yesterday. My obsession with “trash” aka discarded items continues….

Part of My “Trash Talkin” Photo Series