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JustNotGrunge112 karma

I'm a CNA. I worked third shift when I first started. They all impact the way you see the world, and they all touch your heart. There was a resident who everyone disliked. She was crazy, she'd talk to herself, talk about random things that weren't at all part of the conversation, she'd ramble a lot, she'd throw tantrums, steal things, and was rude to a lot of people. She would say very disturbing things like "I DIDN'T KILL THOSE KIDS" and very often talked about a man. Everyone assumed she had done terrible things and was a bad person. I spoke with her mother and she told me my resident had been married to an abusive man who drowned their children and she got there too late to save them. After that I realized she obviously suffered from PTSD and many other things. No one ever tried bonding with her before that, and I decided this woman needed someone more than just a CNA, she needed a friend. So I started talking to her every night I worked, hanging out with her in my down time and slipping her cigarettes when she ran out (A big nono in my feild) and I paid more attention when we talked. I started complimenting her and making more of an effort than with most of my residents. She became very close with me, and she was much more sane than everyone thought. She would always say everyone thought she looked like Madonna back in the day, so every time I'd see her I would stop and dramatically ask Madona for her autograph. Her face would light up every single time, and she'd giggle like a school girl. I saw a huge change in her, and she became much less aggressive towards the staff and residents. She seemed much happier in general, and I went from dreading seeing her to missing her very much when I left that job. Because of her, I realized too many times people act in certain ways because of their past traumas and I realized even more how very important it is as a CNA to bond with EVERY resident and take the time to really get to know them. That was my first job as a CNA, and she truly showed me how to be a good CNA.

JustNotGrunge65 karma

Wow, to start off with, you are incredible and I truly hope that you outgrow(?) this soon.

How do you think you will adjust to the change once it goes away? Are there special therapists that specialize in transitioning you emotionally, mentally, and physically into a regular life and sleeping habits once the ten years passes and it hopefully fades?

JustNotGrunge57 karma

I can't imagine, you are so strong and so is your wife. I'm so glad she sounds so loving and supportive of you. Whenever you (hopefully soon) find that you are no longer having episodes, I would consider looking into therapy if you're not in it. Just to help you collect your emotions and such. Also I assume physical therapy for muscular atrophy could be a huge help but maybe you're already in physical therapy. But you and your wife have come so far through this. Everything you overcome and work through sounds so difficult but you guys are still working together as a team. I believe in you. I know you'll finish college at your own rate or when you stop having episodes, you have so much to be proud of and you'll have so many more things to be proud of in the future!

JustNotGrunge16 karma

Why don't you fuck off.

JustNotGrunge13 karma

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