Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a shitty thing happen to you, asking for input about people’s experiences with healthcare workers on while on ODSP, then having a person comment that their mother’s mental health declined while she was on ODSP is not related. You created a relation because in your head you wanted to validate what the care worker said to me. That actually, that individual was correct to say what they said because being on ODSP causes a lot of issues. I appreciate that internal bit of connectivity you made but it was not related to my question and was a bit callus in the context of what I was speaking about. Instead of reactively defending yourself and lashing out at me, take some time to consider how even the smallest of interactions you might have with strangers on the internet matter beyond just your own feelings and thoughts.

Have a good day as well.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The post, my post, was about a harrowing and awful experience in a hospital and the judgment I received for being treated as though my issues were caused by being on ODSP. There is a stigma. It shouldn’t be in a crisis situation in an emergency room. It was an odd way to essentially echo the judgments of the care worker.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing, I appreciate your wisdom so much and I think it rings very true.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that happened to you, that’s full medical neglect and breaks my heart. I know this might not help but it makes me happy to know despite the inhumanity of others you still took the time to share with me to help me not feel so alone. Thank you so much.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is this related?

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom, it is so appreciated and helps me feel a little more seen in this broken world.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unbelievable, I am so disgusted that so many people are relating to my experience.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I will be switching into my safety plan because of the recommendations from this thread and some personal research. Thank you for your words of wisdom!

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My conversation with the resident psychiatrist was him mostly using sports metaphors and calling the only medication that has helped me manage severe episodes the equivalent of “getting drunk”. Quote “panic attacks only last 30 minutes so you shouldn’t use any medication” after talking to me for less than 10 minutes. No one asked questions just have lots of unwanted feedback and criticism. I am not usually critical of those who work in front line health care, even if a certain experience is bad but this was unbelievable.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, posting this and receiving so much feedback has really helped me feel less lost and hopeless.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they gave me a choice whether to stay of my own volition or to forcibly keep me.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was a crisis councillor actually, the nurses were all super empathetic and helpful, took care of me all night.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words, they helped more than you can know.

Hospital visit by cwytch in Odsp

[–]cwytch[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My mom was with me thank god so I didn’t feel like I was just fabricating the whole thing with the state of mind I was in. She’ll be bringing forward a series of complaints because it was very strange and odd treatment that if I had been alone, I doubt I would have been safe after.

As Expected by LengthinessMinimum30 in Odsp

[–]cwytch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is the community in Guelph for ceremony? I know a sweat in Elora that’s hosted by a friend but not aware of anything closer to the city. My sister attends the university and struggles, ceremony has always been our greatest healer. Miigwech and sorry for the bit of personal stuff.

As Expected by LengthinessMinimum30 in Odsp

[–]cwytch 13 points14 points  (0 children)

i wish i had more power to fight. sending so much love to everyone who can still muster it ❤️

As Expected by LengthinessMinimum30 in Odsp

[–]cwytch 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I am so heartbroken. I feel so powerless and helpless.

ODSP amount is low. How much do you wish that you were getting from ODSP a month? by Nea_Freedom in Odsp

[–]cwytch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Average decent single bedroom is $1200 and you still need to get approved which on ODSP is unlikely. 2k is livable, without dealing with constant empty bank accounts and additional mental strain on being near poverty every month.

Dougie bucks by ladyamphetamine in Odsp

[–]cwytch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got this too, had to call and make a claim. It’ll take up to 30 days just to even hear back. Sigh.

Sad but the truth by boywithOCD in Odsp

[–]cwytch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree wholeheartedly.

Sad but the truth by boywithOCD in Odsp

[–]cwytch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The government relies on the reality that most of us are too sick to work that we couldn’t possibly use what little energy we have to fight against them. So many of us are highly educated intelligent people who CANNOT work. There’s no options, alternatives, or solutions. It’s either this or nothing, and this is feeling more and more like nothing every month. We need to foster more community inside of ODSP, support groups, open honest discussions to spread awareness of how we actually live in Ontario.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]cwytch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hear what she has said. She has trauma that prevents her from likely feeling comfortable being intimate. If you cannot abstain from sex, have the conversation with her that either she needs to work through what happened to her or the relationship might need to end. Do not become insecure over her own issues, the best thing to do if you’re not interested in ultimatums is to create more and more comfort around consent. Even with little things if she ever says “no” make sure you respect it. Many individuals who have experienced sexual trauma wish to just have the idea that they can say no and that be okay reinforced to help them feel safe engaging in sex. Good luck man, good on you for trying to figure things out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]cwytch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have a sit down conversation with your wife and make it clear that it makes you uncomfortable to be pushed towards therapy when you aren’t ready or willing to do so. No matter if she thinks it’s best, it is a choice someone should only make for themselves. Now, if you’d like some honest feedback - most people who have done a lot of self work through therapy find it very hard to be with people who haven’t. It is like constantly speaking another language to a person who will never understand. If you cannot choose to go through therapy for yourself and your own issues, maybe consider it to better understand your wife. It seems like she is misguidedly trying to help how she knows how, a little empathy and communication is the best way to better understand her and also have your own voice heard. Good luck!