Thanks chap and yeah... Pain in the arse when having to account yourself for miscommunications and incomplete reading of notes.
Slightly mind blowing moment, patient I mentioned above (the one that advised me to be careful) just had a chat with me for 45 minutes and suffers from schizophrenia... and was having an episode (not really sure how it works) Was fine, I think he likes me and he's an alright chap (bit in your face, but I have mastered looking calm on the outside whereas I might be crapping myself). Put a bit of perspective on my issues and I was able to ignore my own for a time and take time to listen, ask questions and give him some food for thought in a passive manner.. To let him mull and evaluate its worth.
Went well... But tiring.
In general I am keeping out of the way of everyone but he's my next door neighbour so keeps walking in :hashface:
I don't mind... Certainly been an experience
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Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA): UK
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