After not having a single appointment for six weeks, I then had seven clients in one week. This included two overnights and a 24-hr date. After the high of literally working 60-70hrs that week (in additional to full-time school) I completely crashed and became almost suicidal.

Right before this week happened I had also gone through a breakup so I was extremely grateful for the work to distract me.

Any advice for how to deal with the EXTREME highs and lows of this job? I really do love when I have work and I’ve generally enjoyed most of the appointments I’ve had but this instability is killing me.

I’m also not bipolar but I do go into depressive phases and the extreme dopamine highs/lows of this job are completely depleting me.