Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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bebenp
bebenp
Being a caring provider, I see so much sadness out there. I feel so helpless. On top of that, with how third party payors pay, we are not given a lot of time to see patients. Sometimes I wonder if I got into the right profession because with how the healthcare system is going, I feel it's a losing battle :(
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Take the moment of stop, pause, and give your moment of caring. It truly does make a difference.

Stop looking at the way the visits are paid for and focus on the purpose of the visit. That way, when you are doing the paying issues, you can know you did what you were paid for, take care of the client.

It's hard when you know you could do more ... so do what you can, in the moment!
Pollybizz
Pollybizz
I volunteer in a nursing home and the overworked CNA S and nurses are the best. Just a hug, or a pat on the back or a smile means an awful lot to a patient, scared or lonely. Their smile back is a reward in itself.
Reed31
Reed31
It makes a TREMENDOUS difference when a medical person is kind. Even if you're rushed, a quick, "It's going to be okay" or "I'm with you" makes things a lot better for people. In fact, the emotional aspect is just as important as the physical.
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