Re: Re: Dealing with attendants

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If I don't like someone I get someone new I do like its your care so it has to

be someone you like who dose it I would request those who upset you to no longer

be part of your care package ?

Thank you

mechelle

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On 21 Jun 2012, at 18:08, " kookamunga2008 " <karynalaroche@...> wrote:

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> Hi again,

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> > Hello Everyone,

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> > I'm hoping that someone out there might be able to help me with some recent

emotional issues regarding attendants.

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> > I have been self directing my care for over 30 years now and lately, I've

discovered that I'm becoming overwhelmed when dealing with attendants,

especially new ones. I have become increasingly angry, frustrated, impatient,

basically at my wits end when it comes to my care. I take an antidepressant and

work with a therapist, but lately I've just reached a point where I don't want

to do this anymore. I live in supportive housing, so it's not like I have to

actively recruit new people and, quite frankly, I'm not interested in bearing

the burden of having to go through the process. I know people who receive

funding to direct their own care, but they all complain about how hard it is to

recruit, train and maintain staff.

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> > I'd just like to know how other people manage to deal with attendant care

frustrations? I've reached the point where I burst into tears whenever I see

certain staff and I simply can't continue to function this way. Any thoughts,

suggestions, and most especially, tips would be greatly appreciated.

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> > Thank you for your help.

> > Karyna

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