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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
Posted by spoc on June 8, 2004, at 20:50:11
In reply to Damn!....(I hate my job club ), posted by jay on June 8, 2004, at 13:16:03
Posted by karen_kay on June 8, 2004, at 21:29:10
In reply to Damn!....(I hate my job club ), posted by jay on June 8, 2004, at 13:16:03
i'm sorry your job isn't what you expected, nor is it what you are trained to do. is it possible that this experience will help you in learning how to treat people in a way different then you are used to? or, could you incorporate your trained profession into this job? i'm sure the people you are helping would also benefit from having someone to talk to as well.
please bear with me. i'm trying to see something positive about your situation. Ohhh! and those girls you work with, aren't any of them cute at least? that helps with jobs you dislike (cute coworkers that is).
mr jay, may i hug you? *assuming you said yes, of course* ((((jay))))
i've missed you, if that helps. and perhaps you'll be able to find something worthwhile aobut this job. you are helping people (and helping them in a big way), just not the way you are trained. perhaps this job is something that will come in handy further down the road, and that's why you are there now? that's how i try to look at things. it's a learning experience and i'm certain you are helping these people in more ways than you realize.
take care of yourself mr jay, ok? and let's talk again soon!
Posted by jay on June 9, 2004, at 12:18:35
In reply to mr jay...., posted by karen_kay on June 8, 2004, at 21:29:10
Thanks so much...I dunno...I have had a few days off, and maybe just need to be a bit better shape mentally and physically. So, I am working on both...some med changes...gonna *trrrrrrrrryyyy* to exercise my sorry butt..heh.
Hey KK...what is your email addy again? I'd like to get in touch. More chat latter....thanx :-)
Jay (a butt is but butt but good when comfy.)
Posted by karen_kay on June 9, 2004, at 12:27:15
In reply to Re: ms. kay » karen_kay, posted by jay on June 9, 2004, at 12:18:35
about exercise: it's over-rated. don't worry about exercising (though i do like men who exercise, but don't try to include me in the activites). you could always try topamax, which gets rid of a few pounds. the side effects can be horrid to some, but it's easier than plastic surgery (and cheaper too). not that i'm trying to persuade you not to exercise of course. i enjoy being lazy and won't change that!
about your butt: why's it sorry?
about my email addy: it's karen_kay12 at yahoo. and i'd like you to get in touch.
take care jay. and i've found the more i look at my butt, the more i enjoy it. perhaps you could do the same? (with your butt, not mine. though, i'm not ruling that out :)
Posted by jay on June 9, 2004, at 16:12:19
In reply to Re: Sorry for u! But *they're* lucky I'm sure! : ) (nm), posted by spoc on June 8, 2004, at 20:50:11
Thank you...that was very very kind :-)
Best,
Jay
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