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  1. i have a question about su

    catz posted a topic in Psychiatric

    i had a good friend, he was admitted to a psych ward following an od. he was susposedly on 15min obs. somehow he managed to strangle himself in this length of time. i find it really hard to believe...

  2. i have a question about su

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    thank you, i m sure hope it wil be investigated, i only hope something comes out of it that will help future

  3. i have a question about su

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    thanks, ellpark, its interesting info nyway. im guessin they did investigate, well i would assume so nyway but since im not a realative or nything i guess i gotta leve it be n hope that everyne...

  4. i have a question about su

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    ty julie, i appreciate your

  5. Where are all you SC nurses?

    catz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    hey i have adopted family in landrum n spartanburg and i worked at greenville memorial kids for 4 weeks as part my degree program here in the uk. just thought id say hi. lovely place. i hope to...

  6. How many of you are depressed?

    catz replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    i am depressed and have been off work for ages because of it. i loved my job and it, apart from my bully boss, had no contribution to my depression. i kinda miss it bt i also know that i would not...

  7. ?depression and reregistration

    catz posted a topic in International Nursing

    long storey first i have been qualified 3years just about n my reg is due for renewal. i have spent most of the last 18mths off sick with stress and depression. my employers are now firing me on...

  8. ?depression and reregistration

    catz replied to catz's topic in International Nursing

    thanks for the replies. think i am going to be resigning soon though occy health say hang fire n wait. they want a report from the psydoc i was discharged by and they now no about the self injury...

  9. how long do i

    catz posted a topic in Psychiatric

    does lustral/sertraline/zoloft cause anxiety and a general feeling of jitteryness? how long should i keep taking it before i decide the side effects are not going away and stop it? nyone know? thanks...

  10. how long do i

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    thank you for the replies, hopefully the celexa will

  11. how long do i

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    k went back to the dr n he has stopped the zoloft and prescribed citalopram instead. will see wat

  12. Where are all you SC nurses?

    catz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    i could have sworn i replied in here last week............clearly not lol. i was born n bred in northern ireland, belfast, and moved to england to do my nurse training. i am still here. i came to...

  13. ?depression and reregistration

    catz replied to catz's topic in International Nursing

    can i scream bout trying to get hold of my psych notes arrggghhh. i am going round in circles to try and find out whom i ask to let me see them. secretary doesnt want to know........ i no longer have...

  14. ?depression and reregistration

    catz replied to catz's topic in International Nursing

    ty for the replies guys, sorry its taken me so long to respond. amyslater id be interested in that poll to if u sus how to do it. maybe ill try. ive spoken to my union, a healthcare law lecturerer...

  15. Where are all you SC nurses?

    catz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    hey can i join in here even though i am still a uk nurse? i have family in spartanburg and landrum and come visit often. as a student i worked in greenville childrens hosp for a month. i intend to get...

  16. Anyone resign due to hostile work environment?

    catz replied to ceecel.dee's topic in General Nursing

    yes but because of an evil bully as my charge nurse, the power went to her head i think n she took it out on us underlings. i resorted to screaming at her one day b4 walking out and going of...

  17. questions long sorry

    catz posted a topic in Psychiatric

    im not sure if im allowed to post like tis so remove it if not...... i am a rn child, but have been off sick for most the last 18mths. i have been taking antidepressants for 2ish years. have tried a...

  18. questions long sorry

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    well my gp isnt particularly interested in wat i have to say lol. his answer? more antidepressants.......sertraline this time. have tried prozac and lofepramine and effexor in the past. all of which...

  19. questions long sorry

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    thanks guys, u have been very helpful. maureeno, that was very informative ty. i go see my gp on thurs so i will see wat he has to offer. i also called the therapy place to see what has happened to my...

  20. questions long sorry

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    hypomanic......yeah only happens when i am mega stressed about something. is one of the many ways i deal with stress i guess. atm even going out causes extreme stress......and i know that is just...

  21. questions long sorry

    catz replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    personally i have got to the stage were i would rather get the right treatment and loose my liscence to practice as a nurse than carry on as i am doing. the only way i will get another psychiatrist is...

  22. Dbt

    catz replied to pjhrn1north's topic in Psychiatric

    my understanding of dbt is that it is very similar to cbt....cognitive behavioural therapy. however i do not no wat the d stands for so i too am

  23. what about this for an idea

    catz replied to chrisrob's topic in United Kingdom

    how about somewere in the middle? ive found from another bb that notts seems to be a fairly central place peeps are prepared to travel to. coffee shops their are nice, as is shopping, even on a sat....

  24. Overdoses...

    catz replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    i am glad to hear that ur opinions dont interfere with ur compasionate care for these patients. i have to admit that in the past i have been one who jumped to conclusions about youngsters oding for...

  25. ?depression and reregistration

    catz replied to catz's topic in International Nursing

    ty karenG, im hoping that is all they want. i will wait n see. i guess the bigger problem is going to be getting another job with a history of long term sick. i feel like im hiting my head against a...