Posted by Susan J on November 26, 2003, at 10:41:29
In reply to Re: parasuicidal threats and false reporting » Susan J, posted by NikkiT2 on November 26, 2003, at 10:23:27
Hi, Nikki,
>> But if you ring them up and say "I've taken an overdose" or "I've cut myself really really badly" then you get help straight away.
<<Yeah, I don't know if it's like that here in the States, but I wouldn't be surprised. There's real truth in that saying, "the squeaky wheel gets the grease."> When I was in hospital, I was virtually ignored as I was quiet and not acting out. Yet the loud scary ones, were given constant attention. My need was just as great, but because I didn't want to be seen as a pain, I was treated as if I wasn't ill.
<<That's not good at all. You are right. We (as a society) tend to reinforce bad behavior a lot, because we want the bad behavior to stop. We don't seem to concentrate enough on trying to *prevent* it....> Sorry.. gone off on one there.. But just supporting what you said!!
<<Nothing to be sorry about. I totally agree with you. It's actually been the story of my life....I'm quiet and don't ask for stuff, and get ignored. There's *got* to be a happy medium somewhere. Speak up with strength and honesty, but not in an angry, intimidating, deceiving, self-aggrandizing way. (hope I used that word properly, not totally sure what it means) :-)Take care,
Susan
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