I found some of my patients with a bipolar disorder could often write reams and reams of material, the other issue I found with many of the patients I have known over the years was often a strong artistic talent, often depending on their degree of wellness. I honestly loved psychiatric nursing, I believe I was good at it, I found it incredibly rewarding-if I was prepared to be patient, kind, and wait for even small steps forward towards health.
True, I am retired now, (well did come out to work the pandemic, until no jab, no job ) however I honestly thoroughly enjoyed my psych stint, worked other ares in 39 years of nursing but psych was best!
I love reading this stuff! Even though I have been everywhere in my time on Earth, my exposure to people with schizophrenia has been quite limited. Nevertheless, I find this horrible condition fascinating.
The pictures your patient drew are very revealing, thank you for sharing. I'm not the most visually imaginative person so when people draw things like that it really helps me get a sense of what they or their loved one is going through.
Thank you. I always enjoy reading your posts. My big regret is not remaining in neuro & psych. The brain amazes me. Your posts allow me to think deeply about how the mind works. The connections and disconnections. The rerouting. It's fragile but resilient.
I found some of my patients with a bipolar disorder could often write reams and reams of material, the other issue I found with many of the patients I have known over the years was often a strong artistic talent, often depending on their degree of wellness. I honestly loved psychiatric nursing, I believe I was good at it, I found it incredibly rewarding-if I was prepared to be patient, kind, and wait for even small steps forward towards health.
It's a hard job, we need all the good nurses we can get!
True, I am retired now, (well did come out to work the pandemic, until no jab, no job ) however I honestly thoroughly enjoyed my psych stint, worked other ares in 39 years of nursing but psych was best!
I love reading this stuff! Even though I have been everywhere in my time on Earth, my exposure to people with schizophrenia has been quite limited. Nevertheless, I find this horrible condition fascinating.
The pictures your patient drew are very revealing, thank you for sharing. I'm not the most visually imaginative person so when people draw things like that it really helps me get a sense of what they or their loved one is going through.
Thank you. I always enjoy reading your posts. My big regret is not remaining in neuro & psych. The brain amazes me. Your posts allow me to think deeply about how the mind works. The connections and disconnections. The rerouting. It's fragile but resilient.