Posted by jay on June 8, 2004, at 13:16:03
I owe a lot of posts..I am sorry. I started a new job over the past week, and it is *not* what I expected. I am a social worker, doing a nurses job. Cleaning butts...showering people..changing catheters(sp?) These are people with a brain injury. 7am and the first thing you gotta do is change a middle-aged mans diaper, and it is *bad*!!! Loose bowel movements...owww gawd! My anxiety turns to 190 degrees, muscles all just pain, back KILLS me.
I am a 34 year old guy working with mostly 18-25 year old woman (as co-workers), and some are major b*tches! I can help someone if they feel like talking, but I am not up to wiping their a*s!
The first day...the other new gal who started with me actually lasted 15 minutes, and then just quit and drove home! Man, I felt like doing the same!!!
So, today, I had to call in sick (my car did break down...really)...and I get the next two days off. Today I went to the doctor and got two new meds to help me cope...Risperdal and Depakote (Epival in Canada.) Risperdal at the 2mg dose is excellent for me, as it whacks me right out of a *dysphoric* state, as for the past week I have been over-tired, aggitated, irritable, in pain. Plus, I can take it during the day and it won't make me fall asleep.
I've rambled on enough. Yes, I am a, uggh, new member of the IHMJClub! You all (I hope) know who I owe BIG time to...and you...and you...thank you SO very much for your levity and sheer compassion.
Peace,
Jay
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