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How Are You Feeling Right Now?
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They are some simple and affordable acrylic paints (brand is Amsterdam). 
I prefer not to show them actually, because part of the exercise is to not focus on the result, just to paint and leave all mistakes or unfinished parts. It would start affecting my enjoyment of the process of painting if I had to display them somewhere. However, at some point I will bother making my paintings pretty so I might show them then.
I prefer not to show them actually, because part of the exercise is to not focus on the result, just to paint and leave all mistakes or unfinished parts. It would start affecting my enjoyment of the process of painting if I had to display them somewhere. However, at some point I will bother making my paintings pretty so I might show them then.
It is so much fun! I enjoy the process, not the result, which is really important for me.
They are some simple and affordable acrylic paints (brand is Amsterdam).
I prefer not to show them actually, because part of the exercise is to not focus on the result, just to paint and leave all mistakes or unfinished parts. It would start affecting my enjoyment of the process of painting if I had to display them somewhere. However, at some point I will bother making my paintings pretty so I might show them then.
I prefer not to show them actually, because part of the exercise is to not focus on the result, just to paint and leave all mistakes or unfinished parts. It would start affecting my enjoyment of the process of painting if I had to display them somewhere. However, at some point I will bother making my paintings pretty so I might show them then.
I admitted myself to the hospital in crisis, suicide ideation, and mental health, talked to the doctor, and was evaluated by a psych nurse. After waiting over 10 hours was told we couldn't do anything for you and you are on your own to find outpatient treatment and primary care. The pain is unbearable and the suffering is too much for the mind and body to take anymore. I got to find a way and get out of this place if it's the last thing I ever do. 🙏
I'm sorry Road to... it's possible that they'd determined you were not an imminent threat to yourself at that given moment (always a snap judgement made in the moment by them) & that to admit you now, or then, would have been a waste of a precious bed. I know that's one of the reason's I'd been denied in the past, was not for want of actual space / but rather - staffing. Very surprised that they didn't at the very least provide you with some adequate referrals. I'm hoping that you'll be okay, and that you've got some kind of plan to keep yourself safe for now. Again sorry for such a horrible outcome on your evening. That sounds like a terrible thing to have to experience and witness. But I'm glad and proud of you for taking the initiative to go & take care of yourself by trying to seek immediate assistance. The awareness and recognition, on your behalf, should be applauded & I now only want what's best for you!
Hopefully you can get some rest/good sleep. I'm sure you've earned it. And that when you wake - you'll feel just a little bit better.
Hopefully you can get some rest/good sleep. I'm sure you've earned it. And that when you wake - you'll feel just a little bit better.
Usually, or a lot of times, you've got to have a plan (of action). . . & then a means or willingness to carry it out (such as, or as well as: a "time~line!"). Which is all a bit absurd & ridiculous at times. Because even if you don't fit or meet that criteria, you still may be in need of serious help &/or hospitalization. And you are relying on, or at the mercy of, their expert-opinion. Their 'Read,' of you.
I'm reminded of the time a p-doc who was educated at Harvard told me the next day after meeting me, that she was a bit taken a'back (by me); because, although it is her job & she is paid to "read," people - she could not get a beat on me. The words on the page did not match the description in her head with what she was seeing in front of her. I didn't know whether to take this as a compliment. But sometimes, in person anyway, I project a bit more optimism that is underlying beneath the surface.
Anyway, just keep that in mind, because you were sent home doesn't make it, nor mean that they were right & that you do not need something now. In the form of help & whatnot. Don't give up hope and I'd encourage you when you can, and you feel up to it, to pursue professionals in as a high a degree of specialty as you can (often through referal of a primary). Maybe you know all this, but just in case you don't, or your mind is not functioning at full capacity - in the moment!
Sometimes, too, let's just say they were full--& out of room for you. In my experience, that makes it ever harder to get admitted right then & there because maybe they've got to have you then be involuntarily committed (as opposed to what you were trying to so nobly do)... This would mean, or involve, I think - a transfer to another hospital SOME-WHERE (Any-Where) w/a bed & staffing available. As well as, as I said (or I suppose implied) 'Transport.'
I'm reminded of the time a p-doc who was educated at Harvard told me the next day after meeting me, that she was a bit taken a'back (by me); because, although it is her job & she is paid to "read," people - she could not get a beat on me. The words on the page did not match the description in her head with what she was seeing in front of her. I didn't know whether to take this as a compliment. But sometimes, in person anyway, I project a bit more optimism that is underlying beneath the surface.
Anyway, just keep that in mind, because you were sent home doesn't make it, nor mean that they were right & that you do not need something now. In the form of help & whatnot. Don't give up hope and I'd encourage you when you can, and you feel up to it, to pursue professionals in as a high a degree of specialty as you can (often through referal of a primary). Maybe you know all this, but just in case you don't, or your mind is not functioning at full capacity - in the moment!
Sometimes, too, let's just say they were full--& out of room for you. In my experience, that makes it ever harder to get admitted right then & there because maybe they've got to have you then be involuntarily committed (as opposed to what you were trying to so nobly do)... This would mean, or involve, I think - a transfer to another hospital SOME-WHERE (Any-Where) w/a bed & staffing available. As well as, as I said (or I suppose implied) 'Transport.'
Or if you find yourself in this situation again, no matter when (as in "how soon,") - just keep in mind how serious you've got to make them of your intentions, or your intent. Throw nice, or being nice ('nice-guy,') out the window. Evaluation is not the period for politeness. Lots of people lie just so as to be allowed admission, especially when they know the rules. @Road to Nowhere
And you'd be surprised at what a couple / few days in there: while not a 'Fun,' environment; you'd be amazed at just how much a little break-or vacation can do for your soul. I've often felt rejuvenated no matter what kind of chaos was going on in there. Sometimes, even when or within my own room (as in room mate). Plus, they'd give you some meds. So you may feel a bit out of it. But in the case of say antidepressants, you will need someone (hopefully ultimately a psychiatrist; but just depending a gen prac. or p-nurse, can suffice) to refill & manage or monitor them for you. As they give you like a week supply or something when you leave. And then you find out or notice you're still maybe a month's time away before they kick in! Ha? Oh, what fun indeed. But you may get some other more powerful ones as well. And those could help with stifling some of what you're feeling now. Which, a lot of times that's all it takes. Is a pumping of the breaks on the momentum that is currently carrying you the direction, or way in which you are currently going or headed. Anyway...
Feeling frustrated with ongoing hand and wrist issues and arthritis. I have been doing a lot of different things that are helping, but it's still preventing me from getting all the typing/writing I want to do in a day. 
Currently I am taking tumeric/curcumin twice a day (a good formulation with black pepper to help absorption.) I drink peppermint tea and hibiscus tea - both natural anti-inflammatories. I have started putting cinnamon in my coffee because cinnamon is also a potent anti-inflammatory. I use wrist supports. I have moist-heat mitts that I use in the evening, alternating with an ice pack. I use Aspercreme topically. I have ordered some night wrist supports although they have not arrived yet. Apparently the night supports are really helpful for preventing cts.
Currently I am taking tumeric/curcumin twice a day (a good formulation with black pepper to help absorption.) I drink peppermint tea and hibiscus tea - both natural anti-inflammatories. I have started putting cinnamon in my coffee because cinnamon is also a potent anti-inflammatory. I use wrist supports. I have moist-heat mitts that I use in the evening, alternating with an ice pack. I use Aspercreme topically. I have ordered some night wrist supports although they have not arrived yet. Apparently the night supports are really helpful for preventing cts.
