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That Poor Woman is taking a well earned break and I've just seen the stand in. Humph. Yes, anyone with any experience with mental health would expect some degree of resistance from the patient. Sadly, after an hour with this individual, I'm not happy. Predictably I don't think I'm the only one at fault.
Over the years I've tried a variety of medications to keep my wheels on the road; spending twenty minutes arguing about whether or not Melatonin gives me nightmares--it does-- was not a good start. Determination that I revisit a drug that saw me put on 20 kgs and made me manic, or another that made me throw up all day, or another that made me feel like I was underwater made for a tense session.
Eventually this genius decided that mindfulness was the answer. Just find some meaning in your life. FFS, years at school and that's it.
You know what would give me meaning? Being able to get my independence back. I can't do a job that doesn't involve my brain, because my body doesn't work. I can't sit at a desk because my brain doesn't work.
I've decided that I can at least entertain myself and give this numpty a run for their money. Under other circumstances I'd give their complacent arse the flick, but these aren't other circumstances. I'll bet they have gone to the trouble and inconvenience of reading my file before the next ,and last, appointment. Humph.
Over the years I've tried a variety of medications to keep my wheels on the road; spending twenty minutes arguing about whether or not Melatonin gives me nightmares--it does-- was not a good start. Determination that I revisit a drug that saw me put on 20 kgs and made me manic, or another that made me throw up all day, or another that made me feel like I was underwater made for a tense session.
Eventually this genius decided that mindfulness was the answer. Just find some meaning in your life. FFS, years at school and that's it.
You know what would give me meaning? Being able to get my independence back. I can't do a job that doesn't involve my brain, because my body doesn't work. I can't sit at a desk because my brain doesn't work.
I've decided that I can at least entertain myself and give this numpty a run for their money. Under other circumstances I'd give their complacent arse the flick, but these aren't other circumstances. I'll bet they have gone to the trouble and inconvenience of reading my file before the next ,and last, appointment. Humph.
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- I'm not quite sure how haggis got in there, I mean that's a real and quite tasty thing. But eejit is another lovely word. You have to get the emphasis right, heavy on the eee, snappy on the jit. Scunner is another favourite, a thorough pain in the arse. There's probably a whole therapy here, combatting bc blues with Scottish words of criticism and belittlement!
- On her first visit to Scotland, my daughter was somewhat confused by being constantly addressed as "hen". "What is it with the fowl thing?". It's Scots for love or dearie. Technically we all speak English, but.......I came out tonight with an expression I haven't used in years - not as green as he's cabbage looking - it's the numpty influence!
- Along with Numpty, I have Bollocks and Arse hat.. Cockwomble. Bampot. Bawbag. Jobby. All attributed to the late, great Scotty. Not all of Scots origin, Im sure. But useful in emergencies.
- Hi Joannie, nice to know where people are!
