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Old 10-31-2010, 02:38 PM
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Default Hi Saffy!

I saw on Jackie's thread that you are very nervous about the upcoming psyche eval......DON'T be! It's really nothing to get nervous about. I mean, yes, it seems a bit intimidating, but just relax! Be yourself!
Just basically be calm, look him/her in the eye and let them know that your quality of life is very poor and you are looking for improvement in your quality of life and hopefully to not have to take as many meds......
Make sure they are aware that you know the SCS is NOT a 'cure'....and that your expectations are not as such......you just want to be in less pain so you can care for your family and participate in life!

The red flags they are looking for are things like......if you've had suicidal tendencies, or are expecting the SCS to do miraculous things for you.
They will probably ask alot of Q's about your home life.
Just relax.....I promise, it's nothing to worry about.

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