WillowBrook

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  1. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook posted a topic in Emergency

    Having read through some of the threads regarding Drug seekers in the Emergency Department I must admit I now feel quite nervous of being misperceived in this way. I take medication which causes some...

  2. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    WillowBrook replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to try and give at least a little bit of insight into this situation from a chronic pain patients point of view...and one who is also extremely sensitive to all NSAIDS, cannot take any...

  3. Studying Nursing in Melbourne

    WillowBrook posted a topic in International Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on studying for a nursing degree in melbourne? I currently live in Adelaide, but my husband and I will be moving to Melbourne in then next 12-18...

  4. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Thank you. Most of the responses have been very helpful and supportive but yes there are those who have responded that I have to think are they that quick to judge in real life. I thought everyone...

  5. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Excuse me, was that directed to me? I assume it was so I will just clarify that no I was not complaining about Nurses who couldn't give me the level of care I required because they had paperwork or...

  6. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Well you'd think so wouldn't you (about not caring how you appear) and yes if I am ever in severe pain and need to present to the ER the foremost thing on my mind isn't going to be "do I look like a...

  7. Meth is destroying communities

    WillowBrook replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you :) I was, at one stage, going to be involved with an Education program for school kids with former addicts going in and talking about their experiences but funding for it was cut so it never...

  8. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    LuvmyGamecocks - I was just wondering how much of a difference in attitudes would honesty as opposed to trying to scam produce, but I do agree with what you said. I may not have chosen to be an addict...

  9. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    I understand it must be very frustrating to have to deal with people constantly trying to scam the system, but please try and remember these "losers" as you call them are somebody's son, daughter,...

  10. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Yeah I know the reasons that people might got to an ER to seek drugs, but I guess even as a former user it's not a practice I can really understand...more so with the one's that do it all the time. I...

  11. Meth is destroying communities

    WillowBrook replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing if you notice signs of depression or other mental illness in a friend or family member, don't ignore it or hope it will sort itself out...make sure you encourage the person to seek...

  12. Meth is destroying communities

    WillowBrook replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    First of all the myth of the evil pusher luring innocent people onto drugs is just that a myth. I'm not saying that these sorts of unscrupulous people don't exist but in the 15+ years that I took...

  13. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Yes, which is exactly why I identified myself as a former Heroin addict in my initial post ....don't you think if I was trying to get information on how to appear legit so I could scam drugs I would...

  14. Studying Nursing in Melbourne

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks so much, I will check out that site

  15. Meth is destroying communities

    WillowBrook replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Your welcome and btw it's her :wink2: . With what you said about addiction being more than just a craving for the drug, that is very very true. It's probably hard for someone who has never been an...

  16. Meth is destroying communities

    WillowBrook replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    TraumarUs - I'm very sorry to hear about your son's situation. It's good that you spoke out about it though because so many people just don't think it can happen to "people from a good home". One of...

  17. Meth is destroying communities

    WillowBrook replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Well I just have to make clear that I am talking from the point of view of someone who used and came close to having a major addiction to it but never quite crossed the line with that particular drug,...

  18. Awareness of hallucinations in Schizophrenia?

    WillowBrook posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Is it possible for someone to be suffering from Schizophrenia and be aware that the visual and auditory hallucinations they are experiencing aren't actually

  19. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Yes thank you. I have been fortunate enough since my whole addiction with Heroin experience and overcoming it, to (most of the time) receive excellent care by Medical Practioners and/or ED staff;...

  20. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Shortly after that experience I believe that particular ER was placed under investigation after numerous complaints from other mistreated and disgruntled former patients. I don't know what action if...

  21. Meth is destroying communities

    WillowBrook replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    The idea of people becoming addicted to Meth after just one hit is as much of a fallacy as saying that you are addicted to Heroin after the first shot. It just doesn't work that way. It's not that you...

  22. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the helpful advice. I am seeing my primary care Doctor on Monday and I will certainly get him to write a letter stating what medication I am on and what the possible effects of that...

  23. Meth is destroying communities

    WillowBrook replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I cam give you some insight into this drug from a former users point of view. I took Meth for a few years before I turned to Heroin and became addicted to that. Meth is the ultimate gateway drug into...

  24. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    WillowBrook replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    Oh really? Reading through some of the threads on here about the assumptions that are sometimes made regarding who is and who isn't a Drug seeker, as well as hearing testimony from others who have...

  25. alternate ways of treating borderline personality disorder

    WillowBrook replied to hsieh's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your encouraging responses. I do empathise with what you may be experiencing in caring for a Borderline patient. Thankfully I have never needed in patient care but I know I certainly...