They won't treat the burn. They keep changing their mind about it and it hasn't even got a dressing on. They won't give me pain relief so I'm having to use my own and I've nearly ran out.
I went to the bus stop but the random lady followed me. And then the police came and said I had to go back to the hospital and they would find out what's going on. So I came back and apparently I'm sectioned for 72 hours. And that's the only reason I'm here.
The lady that is following me lost Alice penguin and she started crying. The nice nurse found it again.
My leg really hurts.
Have they said when crisis will see you again? I hope things can move forward positively. Do they know about the pain you're experiencing and that you're taking your own pain relief?
I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much.
Don't try to calm the storm, calm yourself, the storm will pass.
Are they explaining their reasons? I know that sometimes people can be really busy and things like removing staples get pushed down the list, but it is important that they come out if they're supposed to be out.
I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much.
Don't try to calm the storm, calm yourself, the storm will pass.
I'm sorry people seem to be so concerned about themselves and not doing the things that you need. I have been in that situation of stitches not being taken out for ages despite asking multiple times so I know that it can feel like you're not important. Are there any staff on that you feel more of a connection to?
I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much.
Don't try to calm the storm, calm yourself, the storm will pass.
I've been in that position before and it is really frustrating and upsetting to have to keep asking, I know. It's ok to do that though. Have you had a chance to speak to one of the nurses in charge this shift at all?
They just keep saying I have to be patient but I'm being patient waiting for nothing. I came here for burn treatment. They didn't wash the chemical off my leg for several hours in a and e. And now I have a third degree burn because of that. My leg is actually black. They haven't treated me well at all. Barely give me pain relief. They won't feed Alice and talk about me rather than to me. So why should I be patient?
I guess unfortunately if you're on a section, your choices are to either try to be patient, or to kick up a fuss. It doesn't sound like leaving is an option.
I know it sucks, and I'm sorry you aren't getting the care you need. Hospitals are a really hard and stressful place to be.
I find sometimes instead of saying something like, "I need staples taken out now," asking instead, "Can you check to find out when the staples will be removed" tends to work better. I usually follow that up with something like, "how long should I wait before I follow up again," so that everyone knows if they've told me they'll get a response to me in two hours and didn't, that I'm going to ask again. That can also help break things up into more manageable chunks of time, as you know you have a plan of action.
Please do not give me virtual hugs unless you are only using the hug function on threads. Thanks.
You can't always keep it separate.
This is happening, this is part of you.
I just went and spoke to the nurse in charge. She is going to come and look at my legs and swab them to prove if there is an infection or not. She is also going to take out what needs to come out. When she gets time. And I'm definitely on the list for plastics tomorrow.
That all sounds really good! Well done for advocating for yourself and your needs. I hope the nurse finds time to see you and care for you soon. Do you have anything you can do to keep your mind occupied until then?
Please do not give me virtual hugs unless you are only using the hug function on threads. Thanks.
You can't always keep it separate.
This is happening, this is part of you.
