It’s the same everywhere, isn’t it? Government facilities offer unparallelled opportunities to “hurry up and wait”. And we wait. And wait. For hours – placid as cattle. There’s just no point getting twitchy, one might as well kick back and try to enjoy the passing parade – or at least, avert all homicidal impulses.
Wouldn’t it be lovely if psychiatric patients could somehow get stress free and pleasant waiting rooms and experiences?
This woman’s daughter was doing the proactive waiting thing at the dispensary, by which I mean she stayed awake to listen out for her mom’s name to be called when her meds were ready. Mom, meanwhile, was free to get comfy and nap a bit.
Next up, some random, bonus waiting!
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Further adventures in not very much. Is it getting boring yet? I’m wondering whether I need to find other stuff to blog about on Wednesdays? I’m gonna post photos of shrink one’s luxurious waiting room sometime soon, I think. Hmmm. Is there anything you can think of about bipolar in a South African context, that I could write about? Thanks in advance, I really do need some input.
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Hmm funny am reading this while in a waiting room with my son. It’s the same every where even in most private clinics you wait unless you are 👑
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Yes it’s just the admin staff and decor and levels of comfort that differ. And location. Hehehe.
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Whoa. It’s so fucking BRIGHT. That’s one thing the center I’m going to has up on your place; the waiting room is always dim and in half-shadows. Makes it easier to sit and wait. And the waiting room isn’t that full, either. Or that big.
Maybe that’s an idea for you. Get a comparison going of what other countries are like, what works and what doesn’t work, and make a list of what could be improved. Then you could give it to…someone who probably doesn’t give a shit. But maybe they would.
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It is bright, it’s a biiiiiig hospital tho, which probably accounts for it. Yours sounds much nicer.
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Mm. Mine is kind of a rabbit warren. A big set up, but divided into small, safe spaces. Lighting is kept a bit dim unless you’re directly under a lamp. And shades on the windows.
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I like it already. Take me there. Lol!
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:) Happily. Get yo butt here!
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😎Dude! What are they using? 1000 watt bulbs?
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Overexposed photos lol
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lol!
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I always love these photos of the way you capture people. And black and white and sepia tones are my favorite photos.
I like Beeps idea about compare and contrast between the other countries.
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Thanks sassasfrassafrassa
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I shook my hips and my marrrraccas when I read this!
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Are you ever gonna write another post Sass?
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Yeah. I’m waiting on something to be definitive before I do. Should know by Valentines Day
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Whoa OK *books front row centrestage
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That’ll be $100 U.S. dollars for prime seating plus snacks included, but you will have to bring your own booze. We only carry top shelf scotch, chocolate chip cookies and French fries.
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Wtf are top shelf french fries ;D
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Those are loaded French fries 😉😉😂😂😂😎😎
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Beautiful. Really beautiful. Never thought I’d be saying that about a photo of a waiting room! For me they have always been empty and that clinical blue colour that now just feels strangely dirty to me! I live in the middle of nowhere where psychiatry care is scarce unless I get asked to have my apt at the rehab centre in which case there is so much more going on! Anyway I digress – lovely post, thank you!
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Thanks for your lovely comment :)
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It doesn’t appear that there is even any reading material there to help pass the time. Even educational reading.
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Well it’s not even a given that everyone can read. Also, hospitals here run out of meds, so reading would be waaaaay down on the list. You’re right though, it’s a lack.
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I love your stories :) The art of queuing is a real skill.
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Thanks very much xxx
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I love these photos, so powerful.
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Thanks Anni
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I don’t know how you do it. I would fly into a murderous rage
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I need the meds and buying them causes me financial problems, so the simple answer is… I HAVE to. Most of the time in the past I’ve had a friend there with me, which stops me reacting too badly. Lately it’s just me.
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Ah no. Alone. That’s no good. Shit, I wish we lived closer, then I’d go with you. I get the financial thing – costs are killing me. If you want, whatsapp me and I’ll try my best to keep you entertained and distracted…..
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Hey thanks mate. I’ll remember that.
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Genuine offer
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