Posted by NikkiT2 on November 26, 2003, at 11:52:58
In reply to Re: parasuicidal threats and false reporting » NikkiT2, posted by Susan J on November 26, 2003, at 10:41:29
Hi Susan,
I'm learning to speak up in a non-angry way.. The work I do for this charity is spilling out into not just personality Disorder stuff, but more general mental health. I know not everyone can do this kind if stuff, so I feel honoured to be invited to the thiings I'm involved in.. But too many people are quick to moan, but not do anything about it. I asked at the BPD group I'm a member of, for ideas on good / bad treatment (like I did here too), and not one single person answered - out of 122 members. many are very vocal on the list about how badly they are treated, but they were offered the chance to get their voice out there, via me, and not one person took it.
But, by practicing and getting good at this, I can get my message out there. And positive-reinforcement is one of the messages. Don't just ignore us quiet ones and give all your attention to the acting out ones! Isn't there something they tell you in first aid courses?? Something about at a major road crash, go see the quiet ones first, and leave the noisy ones for second, as the quiet ones are often the most seriously ill. Hmm.. I must remember that analogy (if thats the right word!!)
I'm so passionate about this at the moment.. I'm hoping to get my NHS trust to pay for me to do an advocacy course.. Its something I'm enjoying so much.
Nikki x
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