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Old 10-13-2012, 11:24 PM
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Hello, Starr,
No matter, no need to push or stress yourself. Don't bother your brain w/ it. "Save" your brain for more important energy-expenditures in your days & nights.

Ahh, and I do well know whereof you speak, re: "forms and questionaires". I especially get so stressed-out w/ health history forms, and financial forms. I routinely will ask of a new doctor's office, if they will mail them to me in advance. Because it takes me so long (days) to complete them. It's simply exhausting and aggravating to me.

My State Rehab Svcs. was simply brutal. I in fact had to tell the old guy that it was time for him to leave my home -- (he'd popped in, with no notice) --- because I just couldn't do anymore. He seemed to think me 'uncooperative' with 'the process'. I said (after he'd already taken up over 2 hours of my precious energy/capacities and time, then but only a couple weeks post-injury!! ) --- "You simply must go and go now. You've expired my capacities for today. I simply cannot do anything more today. Goodbye."
How abusive.

So, I am glad, Starr, that you have your husband to assist you with such forms & questionnaires, and that the Rehab nurse was cued-into-you and responded in compassionate kindness.

Hang in there, Starr. It's in no way simple or straightforward.
I'm ever so glad to see you posting here on NT again. I do know how it is, when we simply haven't the capacity. Nonetheless, you are in our thoughts and concerns.
Do keep us posted, Starr.

Best regards,
Theta

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Originally Posted by "Starr" View Post
Don't feel bad, I couldn't do it either. I struggled through about 4 questions, but then I couldn't figure out the correct (for me) answers anymore and gave up.

Will try again another day, maybe right after I wake up... it seems neat.

I have the worst time trying to fill out forms or questionnaires. If they are worded a little awkwardly or the answer isn't straightforward on how it applies to me, I just can't cope. Made all the intake forms etc at rehab brutal... my husband helped, but by the 3rd set of questionnaires, I was frustrated, confused and in tears. The nurse came in to see if I was done, took one look at me and said "Oh honey, you are so done" and took the evil paperwork away. I was so grateful.

Starr
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50s Babyboomer; 2008 high-impact rear-ended/totalled-MVC, closed-head injury->pcs ... "Still dealing with it."
1993, Fell on black ice; first closed-head injury; life-altering. // 2014 Now dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy, tremors, shakiness, vestibular disorder, akithesia, anhedonia, yada yada, likely thanks to rx meds // 2014: uprooted to the cold wet gray NW coast, trying to find a way back home ... where it's blue sky and warm!
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