Quote:
Originally Posted by Catherine2
Good advice, Simcha. and I hope it helped to ease your worries.
If it's anything like my eval was, it was actually very impersonal and we moved through the various stages fairly quickly. I found it much easier than my dealings with the VA.
|
The VA system is a hellhole. I avoid it at all costs.
Quote:
|
So you will have someone on your six...
|
My T rocks. He got back with me today, but I wasn't available. I'll try to talk to him about this tomorrow.
Quote:
One thing I would like to say is how you present yourself will be noted...yes the expected nervousness but also your body language, personal hygiene, impulse control (temper), general attitude so to speak. Be honest as lying is almost always picked up on...
As already suggested, military mode can be beneficial...I'm sure you've probably been through your share of "Mickey Mouse" things and can handle this in the same way.
|
I can go into military bearing mode quite easily.
Quote:
Perhaps gathering what support you do have irl would help...do what you can to be your own advocate...keeping up with your attorney, same thing with your T...anything else you can do, do it.
Your court appointed attorney has to respond to your questions and requests for information...just expect to make a few calls before he gets back to you. The waiting game...
|
If you get caught up in messes like mine, you damn well better be your own advocate, because it's not like anyone else will be...
Quote:
Acupuncture and massage therapy are excellent stress relievers.
I add my thanks for your service also...
I'm finding out there are many of us Vets here at PC.
Best wishes,
Catherine
|
I'm fascinated with what I learned about Acupuncture for stress relief. Now the problem is getting an appointment around my schedule...
Thanks for your service too. A lady Veteran is a good thing.