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Posted by wishingstar on February 23, 2007, at 18:09:52
I had a sort of humorous, sort of neat experience at work today. I shadowed another girl who does the same job I do with one of her clients, a 7 year old boy. We took him to McDonalds after working with him for lunch. As we were sitting there, she pulled out his meds and gave it to him.. and said "I'd better take mine too.. anti-depressant". Didnt say it to be funny or attention-seeking.. it was just a side comment. I had no intention of telling anyone I was on meds, but since that happened, I pulled out mine too (I had to take them then anyway) and said "me too! adderall". I got quite a kick out of it. Two clinicians and a client, all taking their psych meds together over lunch. :p
Apparently she suffers from depression and anxiety. We didnt talk about it too much but seem to get along well so who knows, maybe this is a positive thing. :) I've heard some amazing stories of relationship/family dysfunction from the other social workers I'm working with. I guess personal experience really does draw people into the field.
Monday I see my first "real" client. Yikes.
(PS- I'll pay someone to pay attention to me right now? I'm pretty desperate, hence this useless post. Humor me.) :)
Posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 19:31:42
In reply to Amusing work experience, posted by wishingstar on February 23, 2007, at 18:09:52
I'm probably overly cautious about it because I had a bad experience, but with the growing amount of people on antidepressants, its most likely becoming more acceptable. But there's still going to be that one random person who is like, "OMG you take a HAPPY PILL! EVERYDAY????" or something like that. So you've just got to be careful.
As for your job, that sounds so freaking cool. The last time I went back to school it was for a degree in social work, so you're doing what I wanted to do. I would especially like to work with children. But going to school and working full time just became too much for me. I like my job now and all, but there's just something about knowing you're helping other people that seems like it would be really rewarding.
-T
Posted by wishingstar on February 23, 2007, at 21:15:31
In reply to Re: Amusing work experience, posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 19:31:42
I dont know that youre necessairly being overly cautious. There are still a lot of people out there with very wrong ideas about what it means to be depressed or on psych meds. I definitely had not planned to tell her, or anyone there for that matter, but it just seemed to fit with the conversation and since she admitted it first, I knew she wouldnt be judgmental. The people I work with (all around) are really amazing so far... very accepting, fun people.
I didnt know you had a degree in social work. Is it a BSW or MSW? I want to get my MSW in the next few years, but I need to get myself together first. As it is, I'm basically a crazy, nonfunctional mess right now because I've missed therapy so many times recently... so I dont think full time school is feasible right now. But the job is a lot of fun so far. I spent an hour playing basketball in the play room with a little boy today, with the hoop sunction-cupped onto the 2-way mirror.. only to find out later that my supervisor was watching! It wasnt a problem at all, I just felt silly knowing we were shooting baskets and being silly with him right there in front of us. Hehe. But it's fun.
Monday I have my first "real" client and it's a 12 year old boy who is about as defiant as they come. I never really expreienced the typical adolescent life because of other things I was dealing with at the time, and never ever rebelled, so I'm very unsure of how I'm going to deal with this. But we'll see. I emailed my old T about it and she told me, "dont do anything worse to them than theyve already done to themselves". I'd sure hope not! If there ever comes a day where thats happening, I hope I have enough sense to quit. :)
Thanks for responding texaschic. I'm just feeling so alone right now and you helped.
Posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 21:43:41
In reply to Re: Amusing work experience » TexasChic, posted by wishingstar on February 23, 2007, at 21:15:31
No no, I don't have a degree, that's just what I wanted to major in. I still have a good two years worth of classes before I could get a bachelors degree.
I know the feeling alone feeling. Sometimes its just good to hear a voice out there validating your existence. At least that's how I feel anyway.
-T
Posted by wishingstar on February 23, 2007, at 21:57:56
In reply to Re: Amusing work experience, posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 21:43:41
Oh, oops.. sorry I misunderstood. :)
And yes, thats exactly what I mean. Thanks for understanding.
Posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 22:50:53
In reply to Re: Amusing work experience » TexasChic, posted by wishingstar on February 23, 2007, at 21:57:56
If you'll forgive me for commendeering your thread, I had an interesting work experience too today. First off, for those that don't know, I work for a very large corporation. Today we got these pads of paper that you're supposed to use to give certain people recognition. My boss decided to use these for me and my co-worker. My co-worker's paper said, "You are an important part of the team. I appreciate all that you do". Okay, then there's mine, "Thanks for always trying so hard!" WTF?!?! My other co-workers said, "Well that's somewhat of a backhanded compliment. I know good and well she meant thanks for putting so much effort into the job, but damn, it sure was embarrassing!
-T
Posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2007, at 22:57:02
In reply to Re: Amusing work experience, posted by TexasChic on February 23, 2007, at 22:50:53
Just had to add that most of the people I run into if you start talking you'll find they are on some sort of psych drug. Boy the drug companies are getting fat. Love Phillipa
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