Over The Hill Gang , Old Farts with Young Cars

[Ladybugsmom]

Boneygumbo Bailey here... hmmmm. Not a cool name.

[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I wish I could skip Thursday and go straight to Friday. Better yet, skip 'em both, and go to Saturday!!!
Had a very hectic day at work yesterday. There were some entertaining moments, though... One of my patients got ticked off and as she was leaving the building, pulled the fire alarm. This was after she was howling like a wolf in my waiting room! There's never a dull moment working with the mentally ill!!

I can definately relate!

[RubyCamaro]

Boney Legs Lee, Uh, .............No. I hate that name.

[Mr Twisty]

Hey ya'll, Jailhouse Bones Smith here... Hoping for probation any day now

[With envy]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

Boneygumbo Bailey here... hmmmm. Not a cool name.

Beats the hell outta "Ugly Liver Jones"!

(I hoped I would never use that emoticon.)

[Ladybugsmom]

If I use LBM for my initials instead of my real name, then I become Prettymoney Lee. I can deal with that name!

[With envy]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

If I use LBM for my initials instead of my real name, then I become Prettymoney Lee. I can deal with that name!

I like that one! It suits you a lot better.

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by With envy

Beats the hell outta "Ugly Liver Jones"!

(I hoped I would never use that emoticon.)

:l aughabove::bellyrol l:

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I can definately relate!

Do you deal with the severely mentally ill??? Most of my patients fall in that category. I've only been in this job since last May, so I'm still learning how to handle them. For the aggressive ones, I've found them to be much gentler when they realize someone cares. Any advice to help me deal with the ones who insist that they're not "crazy"??? Getting them to take their meds is a challenge.... (like the lady who insists she doesn't need meds, but then in the next breath, tells me the government is microwaving her and turning her eyes to hard-boiled eggs....)

[hotrodsally]

Originally Posted by With envy

Beats the hell outta "Ugly Liver Jones"!

(I hoped I would never use that emoticon.)

That hurts. Sorry buddy....

[hotrodsally]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

Do you deal with the severely mentally ill??? Most of my patients fall in that category. I've only been in this job since last May, so I'm still learning how to handle them. For the aggressive ones, I've found them to be much gentler when they realize someone cares. Any advice to help me deal with the ones who insist that they're not "crazy"??? Getting them to take their meds is a challenge.... (like the lady who insists she doesn't need meds, but then in the next breath, tells me the government is microwaving her and turning her eyes to hard-boiled eggs....)

LBM, was that the va-jay-jay lady?

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

LBM, was that the va-jay-jay lady?

Yes, indeed, it was....

[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

Do you deal with the severely mentally ill??? Most of my patients fall in that category. I've only been in this job since last May, so I'm still learning how to handle them. For the aggressive ones, I've found them to be much gentler when they realize someone cares. Any advice to help me deal with the ones who insist that they're not "crazy"??? Getting them to take their meds is a challenge.... (like the lady who insists she doesn't need meds, but then in the next breath, tells me the government is microwaving her and turning her eyes to hard-boiled eggs....)

I deal largely with the preschool group (who are just as delusional, aggressive, bi-polar, psychotic, etc) and their crazy parents. My husband deals with the adults. I was director of our local community mental health center for several years & so dealt with all ages. You just have to start where they are. You cannot convince them of much of anything if they are delusional. Just show genuine care & concern as I can tell you do, and they will come to trust you in time. You can make observations like "you know I noticed you are much more organized when you are taking your meds. You know being organized can be a big help in dealing with (whatever their current delusion is)", as an example. Joke with them (appropriate of course), laughter is good for anyone's soul and it builds trust. Just for starters. I am sure you do better with them than you think and from things you have said I am confident you do.

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I deal largely with the preschool group (who are just as delusional, aggressive, bi-polar, psychotic, etc) and their crazy parents. My husband deals with the adults. I was director of our local community mental health center for several years & so dealt with all ages. You just have to start where they are. You cannot convince them of much of anything if they are delusional. Just show genuine care & concern as I can tell you do, and they will come to trust you in time. You can make observations like "you know I noticed you are much more organized when you are taking your meds. You know being organized can be a big help in dealing with (whatever their current delusion is)", as an example. Joke with them (appropriate of course), laughter is good for anyone's soul and it builds trust. Just for starters. I am sure you do better with them than you think and from things you have said I am confident you do.

The mental health clinic that my pharmacy is in is separated into 2 sections, adult and child. I was told when I was hired that my mission should be to capture more of the pediatric prescriptions. The biggest obstacle to that is the location of the pharmacy - it's near the adult waiting area. The administrators don't want kids in there (as much as possible) because many of the adults are sex offenders as well. So we've toyed with delivery, and I've really pushed one of our packaging systems that is really "school friendly" to the few parents that have ventured down our way, and they love it (and love that we can deliver or mail the scripts)
Your input on the pediatric angle would be MUCH appreciated, too! Especially since my bosses want me to capture that population in our area...