Paranoia

Paranoia (paranoid personality disorder) People who suffer from this disorder believe that people around them can’t be trusted and that people around them are plotting against them. People who suffer from paranoia believe in what their saying and can’t understand why you don’t believe them. They are quick to challenge your friendship and the loyalty of their family and are quick to blame them for their misfortunes.
Here are some ways that you might want to help elevate the stress from someone who is suffering from paranoid personality disorder until professional help arrives.
Take the person away from the area where the incident took place. Find a quiet room with lots of light and no glass. Constantly reassure the person that you believe in what they are telling you. Whatever you do remain calm try not to panic. Turn the radio on to classical or smooth jazz keep the music low and talk about good times ask the person if they would like something cool to drink. If possible avoid teas, coffees and sodas they could make the person hyper.
Ask if the person took their medication and had something to eat sometimes they forget. Encourage the person to see a doctor and offer to go with them.
Keep in mind that if this is a friend or love one of yours that you must realize that there is only so much that you can do for them personally and not to take the blame for their actions. So love them hold them and care for them but get on with your life. Remember that you can’t help them if you can’t take care of yourself.

THE LAWS

Be prepared when dealing with the compensation board and it's courts.. Many times the lawyers and the judges appear to ignore you which in the court room. It is a policy of the courts for judges not to let cleints speak directly with them unless the judge needs an anwser to a specific question.. I guess its because they are trying to remain basis to your situation. I know this can make things frastrating for you but try not to take things personal. The system is a little backwards and out dated and needs to be revised in many ways.

SEARCH FOR A GOOD LAWYER

It is important to find a good lawyer. Be sure to ask around there are just as many good lawyers as there are bad ones. Co-workers are your best soruce of information when it comes to finding a good lawyer. The lawyer of your dreams should be able to communicate with you either through their staff or themselves. Make sure you supply your lawyer with all information that comes to you. Fax everything to them. When your in the court room let your lawyer do all the talking, never volunteer anything. Workers compensation lawyers need to be strong so look for a tough lawyer.

TURN HERE FOR HELP

My book HOW TO SURVIVE DISABILITY Karl P Boyer
kboyer1616@yahoo.com
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KEEPING RECORDS

Keep records of everything. If you don't have one you should keep a folder to store all your information in. All papers you receive should be kept in order for easy access. Write down appointments and names and phone numbers.

Karl

MY STORY YOUR STORY

On July 2006 I slipped on the stairs at my work place breaking my ankle. I went to my doctor where I received xrays and my foot was put into an air cast. I continued to see my doctors every six to eight weeks until I was told that I needed surgery. I decided to have surgery on July 28 2007. I return to my surgeons office eight weeks later only to find out that I would never be able to drive a bus again. I am currently on pain pills four times daily. My daily activites include a five minute walk, swimming, writing play music and instruments. I try to remain positive daily which many times is impossible because of pain I deal with daily. I have been staying up until 3 or 4 in the morning lately I hope to change this soon.

Karl

OUR WORLD

A friend of mine described disability as our world and their world. Many times I just want to stay in my world because it is so much easier then having to venture out in pain. I can no longer do all the things that I could once do. When I Climb, stand and bend these are difficult task for me and most of the time impossible without extreme pain. There are also times when I feel trapped in my world because of my limitations. But I do know keeping busy is very important to my survival.

Karl

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

When you go to see an independent medical examiner always come prepared. Bring all recent medical reports from your doctor. Always be knowledgeable about your injury. Be prepared to answer questions. The independent medical examiners job is to get you back to work even if your unable to return to work. A degree of disability is always determined and you are paid accordingly. The degrees are mild, moderate and marked.

Karl

DID YOU KNOW # 1

Did you know that you may qualify for social services like food stamps, medicare and housing while on workers compensation. Also you may qualify for a one time emergency rent for a month from social services if your having problems paying rent. I found out that if while on workers compensation and you file for unemployment it might be consider that you can work.

Karl

TIME MANAGEMENT

I have learned to manage my time in order to deal with my pain. So I fill in my time with fun things like writing to blogs and managing my own blog. Listening to music and watching movies and searching the internet. Sometimes I am able to go swimming with my brother. Most other times I am going to doctors or to workers compensation hearings.

Karl

ATTITUDE MANAGEMENT

I have had to learned how to adjust my attitude. Realizing that my pain takes over me several times a day, I have learned that sometimes it pays not to say anything to anyone. Backing away from others when my pain is at it's peak has helped me save my relationships with friends and family. I try to keep a positive attitude daily, although at times it seems near impossible.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

I take pain pills daily to help manage my pain. Although it helps I try to take my pills once or twice a day. I have many sleepless nights at times I feel like I am losing my mind. My pain feels like a large needle going through my ankle I grit my teeth trying to bare the pain. I try to find ways to keep my mind off of the pain. Some times I blast my music I watch football go places you name it I have try it. But many times I can't find a way to avoid the pain that's when I become nasty, out spoken, rude, mean and not fun to be around. I work on these problems daily trying to figure ways ways to conquer my negative attitudes. Writing is another way I really enjoy writing.