ClivePwned
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Rant warning.
My mother has been here since Wednesday. Why the fuck can't she just leave? No one needs her here, she's just being a fucking menace. Here's a further sample of what she's like to be around.
Now, this particular medication (Somac) was to treat stomach ulcers (they can be bad because they bleed, keep this in mind). My mother was so forceful in having this medication stopped that she went to the chemist and made sure she was never to be issued the stomach ulcer medication ever again.
My gran is also on Warfarin, which is an extremely powerful anti-coagulant (blood thinner) to reduce the chances of a stroke. Warfarin is damn serious, you can't fuck around with that; parts of the diet must be strict and regular blood (INR) tests need to be done to make sure that it's within an acceptable range. Too high and she can begin bleeding for no reason, too low and it's ineffective. Even when it is with in the desired performing range, any bleeding must be monitored because they may not stop on their own.
Let's look at the situation that has been manufactured by this unholy being. Based on no evidence or advice from doctors, my mother ceased the Somac and disposed of any available amount of it and revoked access to it at the pharmacy level. Now ulcers can freely grow and bleed in my grans stomach. But the Warfarin that my gran is on will see to it that these ulcers may not be able to stop bleeding of their own accord. My gran has already been hospitalised for this long before she was ever on Warfarin.
Yep, my mother created a perfect circumstance where my gran could have ended up in hospital or died as a result. No apology, no remorse. But she'll keep beating the drum of how poor my level of care is.
No need to reply to this or anything, it's mostly a rant I needed to get out somewhere. I'm really frustrated and just wish she would fuck off. Her visits are becoming more frequent and with the newly added costs of seeing a psychiatrist and possibly medication, it's going to take me ages to get out of this situation. At least there's D&D tomorrow and I'll make sure to GTFO on Sunday for some pinhole photography.
Edit: Fuck, was hoping for the bottom of the last page.
My mother has been here since Wednesday. Why the fuck can't she just leave? No one needs her here, she's just being a fucking menace. Here's a further sample of what she's like to be around.
- She asked me to show her something. I did. She didn't understand. Instead of telling me that, she started an argument.
- Went and bought coffee that my gran drinks because she ran out. Mother would rather she has decaf. Solution: start an argument.
- I didn't do something that she never asked by an arbitrary time limit she set in her own head. Don't say anything at all, no that's too easy, start an argument instead.
- Pretend there's a longer list with more petty reasons to start an argument and you'll have an idea of what it's like to be anywhere near her.
Now, this particular medication (Somac) was to treat stomach ulcers (they can be bad because they bleed, keep this in mind). My mother was so forceful in having this medication stopped that she went to the chemist and made sure she was never to be issued the stomach ulcer medication ever again.
My gran is also on Warfarin, which is an extremely powerful anti-coagulant (blood thinner) to reduce the chances of a stroke. Warfarin is damn serious, you can't fuck around with that; parts of the diet must be strict and regular blood (INR) tests need to be done to make sure that it's within an acceptable range. Too high and she can begin bleeding for no reason, too low and it's ineffective. Even when it is with in the desired performing range, any bleeding must be monitored because they may not stop on their own.
Let's look at the situation that has been manufactured by this unholy being. Based on no evidence or advice from doctors, my mother ceased the Somac and disposed of any available amount of it and revoked access to it at the pharmacy level. Now ulcers can freely grow and bleed in my grans stomach. But the Warfarin that my gran is on will see to it that these ulcers may not be able to stop bleeding of their own accord. My gran has already been hospitalised for this long before she was ever on Warfarin.
Yep, my mother created a perfect circumstance where my gran could have ended up in hospital or died as a result. No apology, no remorse. But she'll keep beating the drum of how poor my level of care is.
No need to reply to this or anything, it's mostly a rant I needed to get out somewhere. I'm really frustrated and just wish she would fuck off. Her visits are becoming more frequent and with the newly added costs of seeing a psychiatrist and possibly medication, it's going to take me ages to get out of this situation. At least there's D&D tomorrow and I'll make sure to GTFO on Sunday for some pinhole photography.
Edit: Fuck, was hoping for the bottom of the last page.
AdventureRacing
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Yeah warfarin is something you don't want to fuck around with. Your mum is playing around with things she shouldn't be and it's good that you're looking out for your gran. Kinda wish i could suggest a means of stopping her involvement but i'm not sure what options really are.
Jables Swan
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Really wasn't worth it. I'm not a fan of after credits scenes though.
Do you go to GP appointments with your Gran or does she have a regular doctor she sees? Maybe you could speak to them about the situation with the medication? Maybe legal aid could tell you is there was some recourse possible?
Your mother should have no say in her medication if that is the shit she is doing. I don't know if there is any recourse, but that's pretty much the only thing I can think of. Sorry man.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I'm only new to the Danoss family epic, but holy shit dude. You must have one hell of a willpower to get through all of this as you've done. It's admirable, because I'm pretty certain at that point I would be on no speaking/seeing/existing terms with my mother.
I'd stop her from any involvement if I could. It's my gran's house and she has ultimate say of who comes here.
I go to all my gran's appointments, GP and specialist. She doesn't like to "bother" the doctors with certain details concerning her health. If I wasn't there, they'd be under the illusion that everything is perfectly fine.
I've already fixed the medication situation, so that's under control. Her cardiologist actually changed one of her medications and it put her in the hospital on Tuesday, hence why my mother is currently here. He brought on what he was trying to prevent and her blood pressure dropped to 60/40 while in the doctors office for a routine blood test; it shocked everyone.
I would do something about my mother's involvement, but I doubt it would end well at all. I'm more concerned about what would happen to my gran. Firstly, it would upset her more than anything. Secondly, my family despises me and if it came down to it, it would be all of them against me; I would look like I've fabricated the whole thing.
Yeah. I only keep the peace because it would upset my gran otherwise. She gave me a home when my mother kicked me out of home 16 years ago. It's only fair. I'd have nothing to do with my mother if this weren't the case.
Thanks for the kind words all of you.
Ruthless_Barbarian
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Hoyts staff didn't let me. They started the movie 30 minutes late, so as soon as the movie finished, they turned on the lights. I was sitting and waiting as I knew there would be a bonus scene after the credits, but they didn't allow anyone to stay, saying that they were running late and had to clean-up for the next show.
That sounds fairly normal for most people afaik. I mean I can relate to that experience, but it's never negatively affected me in any significant ways, I mean on the subject of ADHD - there's a good reason why we try to get special support for primary school students with ADHD, it tends to be "more' than just being simply being a distracted/unfocused or disruptive kid in a class-room.
Plus if you actually have ADHD.. you are literally the quietest person with it I've known.
shanshan310
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I doubt I've got it. I've probably got something though, might take a visit to the gp when uni's over.That sounds fairly normal for most people afaik. I mean I can relate to that experience, but it's never negatively affected me in any significant ways, I mean on the subject of ADHD - there's a good reason why we try to get special support for primary school students with ADHD, it tends to be "more' than just being simply being a distracted/unfocused or disruptive kid in a class-room.
Plus if you actually have ADHD.. you are literally the quietest person with it I've known.
bodyboarder
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Hoyts staff didn't let me. They started the movie 30 minutes late, so as soon as the movie finished, they turned on the lights. I was sitting and waiting as I knew there would be a bonus scene after the credits, but they didn't allow anyone to stay, saying that they were running late and had to clean-up for the next show.
That's a joke, surely.
http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/books/2013/04/lifes-too-short-to-read-tedious-books/
Now I'm depressed.
Now I'm depressed.
Yeah, fair call if it becomes a he said she said type of deal.
What? No they fucking didn't, did they?Hoyts staff didn't let me. They started the movie 30 minutes late, so as soon as the movie finished, they turned on the lights. I was sitting and waiting as I knew there would be a bonus scene after the credits, but they didn't allow anyone to stay, saying that they were running late and had to clean-up for the next show.
I know you love your Gran, but maybe it is time to find alternative accommodation for a month or so so they can see what it's like?
Jables Swan
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Hoyts staff didn't let me. They started the movie 30 minutes late, so as soon as the movie finished, they turned on the lights. I was sitting and waiting as I knew there would be a bonus scene after the credits, but they didn't allow anyone to stay, saying that they were running late and had to clean-up for the next show.
Youtube it. You didn't miss anything.
I would, but I can't afford it. As soon as I go elsewhere, Carer Payment is forfeit. Once that occurs, then I really can't afford it.
That psychiatrist appointment I just booked is $416 before medicare rebate alone. Just when things are looking up...
Amusingly that's my attitude towards reading books. I'm willing to soldier on with movies and some television series, but when it comes to books, I tend to drop them VERY QUICKLY if they aren't holding my interest.
That said, I do re-visit a lot of classics I've given up on prior, and ended up loving them despite not being engaged the first time.
Ruthless_Barbarian
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No, why would it be a joke? Hoyts always starts movies 15 minutes late, but yesterday it was half an hour late. I remember few years ago they had a similar issue while watching terminator 4, they had to give free popcorn and a free ticket to everyone because everyone started complaining, and it was a late night show.
I did check it on YT, nothing missed.
Furniture guys will have some reinforcing to do, then.
bodyboarder
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I would have complained. Especially as there was more of the movie at the end of the credits.
Hoyts staff didn't let me. They started the movie 30 minutes late, so as soon as the movie finished, they turned on the lights. I was sitting and waiting as I knew there would be a bonus scene after the credits, but they didn't allow anyone to stay, saying that they were running late and had to clean-up for the next show.
I recorded the last little bit after the credits, might be able to upload it somewhere...
reptilescorpio
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Why the hell haven't I head of Sessler until he went to Rev3? His videos have been fantastic most of the time.
Also fuck yes to live action trailers. Also fuck yes to Aussie game development!
GRAW + XCOM + 1950's = PURE AWESOME
I expect to see a movie at 6pm if the ticket says 6pm. If they don't allow me to watch the entire movie I am entitled to a refund as my reasonable expectation was not met.
Thanks fuck I have never had to go to Hoyts. Readings in Geelong is awesomesauce, hit them up sometime!
It's a shit situation and hopefully things change sooner rather than later. Just keep remembering that you are young and have a hell of a long life ahead of you, at one point in your life this whole period will seem like a strange dream, almost as if it happened to someone else.
Also fuck yes to live action trailers. Also fuck yes to Aussie game development!
GRAW + XCOM + 1950's = PURE AWESOME
Fuck yes it was.
Straight to Consumer Affairs I would be if they didn't refund my ticket.Hoyts staff didn't let me. They started the movie 30 minutes late, so as soon as the movie finished, they turned on the lights. I was sitting and waiting as I knew there would be a bonus scene after the credits, but they didn't allow anyone to stay, saying that they were running late and had to clean-up for the next show.
I expect to see a movie at 6pm if the ticket says 6pm. If they don't allow me to watch the entire movie I am entitled to a refund as my reasonable expectation was not met.
Thanks fuck I have never had to go to Hoyts. Readings in Geelong is awesomesauce, hit them up sometime!
Hopefully she only sticks with it once or twice. Hopefully other shit comes up that draws her attention away from you and your grandma.
It's a shit situation and hopefully things change sooner rather than later. Just keep remembering that you are young and have a hell of a long life ahead of you, at one point in your life this whole period will seem like a strange dream, almost as if it happened to someone else.
Fuck, you don't have a health care card? I remember the first few visits being free here in VIC but it could even depend on the kind of psych you need I guess. The first 2-3 appointments for a patients history really should be free, just to let people see if it is the kind of thing they can stick with. Mental health care here (well, fucking everywhere I guess) has a long way to go. We learn more and more about the mind everyday and our health system needs to catch up to that.
This woman has no life. She's found a new project and she won't be going anywhere. I can hope, but I don't expect anything to change for the better.
At 31 it feels like I've let life pass me by. I've helped someone else but greatly hindered myself in the same process. I was hoping to be out of here by years end and start out on my own. I think I have two choices at present, go insane while waiting to get there or sell most of what I own to be able to accomplish that as soon as possible.
I know what I'm saying must be exasperating to some, I'm just venting so I don't explode because I'm struggling to keep my thoughts straight. My apologies.
I was told that they'll work out my circumstances when I see them and the rebate will be worked out based on that. My friend goes there and says she gets plenty back, it sounded reasonable though I don't recall specifically. I have a blue pension card, so I'm sure my rebate will be the highest possible (apparently it becomes even greater once I hit a certain threshold). Once my bank account is registered with Medicare, the rebate happens instantly. Unfortunately the full amount must be handed over first before it works. I'll have to be able to schedule visits on pay day or it won't be possible.
This particular visit may be more expensive because it's the first. I recall when seeing a new psychiatrist previously the first visit went for a very long time as they got the full history. My mother sat in on every single one of the subsequent visits too, it turned into her and the doctor taking turns in tearing into me. I was forbidden from telling the doctor what my mother was really like under the threat of even heavier beatings than I was already receiving. At least this won't be anything like that. I'm sure no one needed to know that, just memories floating back in.
Yeah, I think that's the case. That sounds awfully similar to what my friend tells me. I think she had to pay more to start off with, but once that was over it's pretty much just the $50 difference (but still has to outlay like $150 or $180, something like that).
Ouch. Surely you are allowed to go on a two week holiday without losing your carer payment though?
I am, but my gran has to go into respite. That will never happen. I tried to get her assessed a while ago just in case anything should happen to me or her, then she'd be okay. The response I got from the family was unpleasant to say the least. My mother has made the same threats recently for far less.
The stories I could tell you of what she's capable of...
Jesus. All the best man.
Box of Bunnies
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Just wanted to say Danoss that, regardless of whatever silly squabbles we've had here in the past, I really respect what you're doing for your nan and hearing about the trouble your family are causing you through their malicious ignorance is depressing (not in a "stop posting that you shithead" sense, but a "really sorry you have to deal with all that shit, and thanks for sharing" one ).
).GoddyofAus
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Mate, I tell you what, Palmer running for a seat is a great litmus test for the maturity of the electorate. Politics is not a play thing for rich mining magnates to get in and start serving their own agendas.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-26/dog-cruelty-sentencing/4653306
Good, now let him stay there. Scumbag.
FormallyMegadrive
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I'm going to a skatepark tomorrow. Save me.
Ruthless_Barbarian
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There's only hoyts and village in Melbourne. I prefer hoyts for the extreme screen. Village usually starts shows on time, but hoyts is always at least 15 mins late. I have never been to a movie at hoyts that started dot on the show time.
Huh? I voted, not sure for what though.
GoddyofAus
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What is this I don't even...
As if anything but muffin is the right answer.
GoddyofAus
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http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...wells-family-pet/story-e6freoof-1226630308065
>This dog is dangerous
>Give us money and you can have it back
Fucking disgraceful.
>This dog is dangerous
>Give us money and you can have it back
Fucking disgraceful.
Reading the quotes from the article, I think she was actually given a fine for her dangerous dog. If she paid that fine by a certain time, she could get the dog back. That's not totally clear from the article, but it makes the most sense and would fit with the quotes from the councilman. So that would be:
>This dog is dangerous
>You need to pay money as you've been irresponsible in your care for this dog
>Pay by a certain date and you can have it back
Which doesn't sound nearly as disgraceful. If it was a fine, she certainly doesn't deserve that money back either.
Of course, it's disgraceful that the receptionists told her that it would be OK to delay some of the payment until the next day when it turns out it wasn't OK. The writing of the article is also incredibly vague and bereft of facts, which is kind of disgraceful too.
Whereabouts?
FormallyMegadrive
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One near my mums house with my nephew. Should be OK, if I get annoyed I can sit and watch him.
Sounds fine to me, her dog killed another, it wasn't registered, chipped and she had no warning signs. She was then given an opportunity to pay her fines and get it back, she didn't, bad luck. Sucks for the kids though.
Destroying the dog over owed money is fucked in the head. If it was dangerous, destroy it, if it wasn't, don't.
It sounds like that was the course of action they were taking, she disputed it, they gave her a deadline to get pound fees and other associated costs sorted out and she didn't meet that agreement. It sucks but they can't keep these animals alive indefinitely, the RSPCA have to put down unwanted pets all the time, the difference in this case was that it was classified as a dangerous animal.
If it was dangerous enough to be destroyed, then that should be the thing that is done. If it wasn't, then it shouldn't. Council fucked up. You give the dog back and use normal debt collection methods if the money has not been paid, you don't hold it for ransom.
I get the feeling there is more to this already ambiguous story, reading it again, there is certainly a lot of room for interpretation.
Maybe. On the story presented so far, to me, council fucked up. You either destroy a dangerous dog or if it is not dangerous you give it back and bill the owners like any other thing. Not this halfway shit.
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