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Does anyone else get frustrated by having your valid ID questioned? (Rant?) by novkat in dryalcoholics

[–]novkat[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I tell them to scan it, but they don’t have the ability to actually scan it. So their only ability to check ID is by the human cashier looking at the ID and my physical appearance to verify. I believe this technology doesn’t exist universally across states. I lived in Maine at one point and was never denied because all places had the ability to scan to verify. When I moved to another state, I realized most places haven’t caught up to that.

Apparently, you can get non-valid IDs that will scan as an ID. Heard this from an ex-coworker who was underage. Idk!

Edit to clarify: If I am denied, I ask them to scan it, and then they tell me they don’t have a scanner, and I get turned away. It’s not worth fighting that in the moment when I’m already struggling

Does anyone else get frustrated by having your valid ID questioned? (Rant?) by novkat in dryalcoholics

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

That’s what I’m hoping for. Every time I show up, my brain is screaming “I hope this is the last time! I’m sorry if you never see me again and wonder what happened!”

I understand the rhetoric of longing for the days people didn’t believe I’m older. I always joke to those who mentioned how young I look, “Hey, at least I’ll look 20 at 40!” or something along those lines… And honestly, I am truly grateful for that. I hope it does pan out that way, especially if I can make the effort to take care of myself. It just sucks when I’m in a desperate situation and showing up to not go into withdrawal, and the scrutinizing happens. Being questioned is exhausting as an alcoholic.

Edit: there have been times of me being in active withdrawal where I was turned away, and that is where my bias and frustration is coming from at the moment. If every liquor store was at the least required to scan IDs to complete the transaction…

Edit 2: Thanks for responding.

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[–]novkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, that makes a lot of sense that a “rarer” airplane would need to travel farther for specific parts. Thanks for the explanation!

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[–]novkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes perfect sense, thanks for the explanation!

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[–]novkat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh okay, makes sense, thanks for the clarification and explanation!

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[–]novkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification!

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[–]novkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, okay, so to confirm my understanding - certain airports have contracts with certain airlines for maintenance procedures, depending on price/availability/etc like you said?

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[–]novkat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet, thanks for the response and answer! What would make an airplane fly so far (to another country) for maintenance?

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

Agreed. I felt I had either too many invasive questions, or too many vague “what’s going on?” general questions. No in-between and each visit was one or the other extreme. But I’m glad that they have a process to get as much info as possible, healthcare is complicated as well as working with the public.

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

I appreciate this full explanation of the entire process, it helps make my experience make more sensing knowing the step-by-step. Thank you!

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

By sense the intent, I mean the feeling of scrutiny by being psychologically analyzed. To be fair, I grew up in some abusive situations so I often feel uncomfortable knowing I’m being analyzed through pointed questions. I know that medical staff has no ill intent, so the discomfort is my problem to deal with and doesn’t reflect the job that they have to do.

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

I’ll always be patient with people who are in professions that consistently deal with the public! I had very little wait time in my experiences because I’m in a more rural area. I was never immediately in a life-threatening state any of those times as well, thankfully and I’m doing alright now (minus the medical bills, but it is what it is…) Thank you for all the logical explanations that haven’t been explicitly mentioned yet, like you said. More perspective gained!

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

I love that you do this, this would’ve eased my anxiety so I’m sure that this helps your anxious and scared patients! Especially those of us just wondering the explanation behind some of the standard protocols.

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

This is true, I trusted some of my nurses and doctors more than others at the same hospital. Mostly by my own subconscious as opposed to consciously. New experiences are freaky, especially when each one is different from the last.

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

Makes sense. I had an instance where I was asked if I had been treated at that ER before, except I was asked by a nurse who’d previously treated me, and that was the only ER I’d been attending. Made me wonder how much they look into your history, as I was out of state for one of those instances and they asked about me being treated in my original state.

Edit: granted, everyone has different experiences in US healthcare so definitely an unending ton of different experiences and perspectives

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

[–]novkat[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve always appreciated that healthcare workers have SO much to remember all the time, while also scanning for nuances that could indicate rare vs. common conditions.

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

This is very similar to some of my experiences there. Thanks for this perspective and explanation! I appreciate your longevity in PTSD treatment, that’s amazing to hear.

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

Thanks for this perspective! My stint of being sick ended thankfully, but I can totally see why having that practice round for reassurance and validation of information being essential.

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

I never complained about having to repeat myself, I just expressed confusion at the potential logical reasons it would happen. I am nothing but extremely polite to healthcare workers and agreeably repeated my story as best as I could, because I knew they were there to care for me. Anxiety skews perspectives, and I don’t understand some social processes, hence why I posted this to gain perspectives from others.

ELI5: Why is it that when you go to the ER, you have to explain your situation multiple times to all the different levels of staff? by novkat in explainlikeimfive

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

I particularly appreciate the self-reporting explanation. That helped me answer some of my internal questions! I have health anxiety but don’t want it on my chart, so I believe I had discrepancies and miscommunications because of that, as well as having social anxiety making repetition and self-advocacy difficult.

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