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This is a "sequel" to the complaint about my nurse, it's not really a complaint about my social worker, im just getting irritated with her. however, compared to the nurse at least she has a lot more heart
The good stuff about her--she tipped me off last year when i was feeling nauseous and fatigued to the idea of paratransit services which i now have. whenever i don't want to drive i simply reserve a ride and pay the cost of a transit fare. i can take this to the clinic or to work, etc. she doesn't even remember telling me about this service. she also is eager to set me up in appointments, she set me up in an appt to see a nutritionist who was GREAT and actually helped me start eating again
heres the annoying stuff tho. we're both social workers. maybe she doesn't want a client who is a social worker I don't know. I think we're also of the same ethnic background which often tends to look down on males of a certain age who aren't married and live alone and want to be alone. since i started treatment almost 18 months ago shes been trying constantly to get me to make an appt with the psychiatrist. a few weeks ago when i was stressed out she scheduled an appt for me to see the psychiatrist next month. thinking about it a week later i started to feel manipulated into seeing the psychiatrist. she made an appt for me because it was the only one available, others were all booked up. the thing is ive never once expressed the need to see a psychiatrist and ive never complained about life living alone and having cancer. ive been alone all my life. just about the only thing i have going are occasional flashes of nausea and panic attacks . never been suicidal ever in my life nor anything else that would need psychiatric care
she also reminds me of my mom who when she was almost 50 decided she wanted a personality overhaul. the result was not something i liked. too much flamboyant chatter with a tendency to speak before thinking. once or twice last year she alluded to my being "crazy" or 'we're all crazy" which irritated me but i just took it ignorance or just not understanding a male who lives alone
about an hour ago she left a message on my voice mail telling me that she hopes im OK.
You are kidding, right? Your social worker has the time to do her job correctly (so often we hear how overworked they are, that things get missed), and you have the GALL to complain??
She calls to check in on you and you are irritated?!?!??!
She is likely referring you to a psychiatrist because you have cancer and that is a trying time for ANYONE. It has nothing to do about complaining about your situation or suicidal thoughts. She knows you live alone and feels it would be beneficial to talk to someone.
Personally, I'd recommend you to one because your post makes you sound nutty. Get a grip.
You are kidding, right? Your social worker has the time to do her job correctly (so often we hear how overworked they are, that things get missed), and you have the GALL to complain??
She calls to check in on you and you are irritated?!?!??!
She is likely referring you to a psychiatrist because you have cancer and that is a trying time for ANYONE. It has nothing to do about complaining about your situation or suicidal thoughts. She knows you live alone and feels it would be beneficial to talk to someone.
Personally, I'd recommend you to one because your post makes you sound nutty. Get a grip.
I wouldn't claim the OP is nutty, but the rest of this post is spot-on. You have nothing to lose OP. Accept help when offered.
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