I went to a doctor complaining of hearing problemsThe doctor said “okay describe the symptoms” so I replied “no problem mate Homer’s ͏͏͏fat and Marge has blue hair”
An old man was wondering if his wife had a hearing problem. So one night, he stood behind her while she was sitting in her lounge chair.
He sooke softly to her, "Darling, can you hear me?" There was no response.
He moved a little closer and said again, "Darling, can you hear me?" Still, there was no response.
Finally he moved right behind her and said, "Darling, can you hear me?"
She replied, "For the third time, Yes!"
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I have 'stolen' (Copied) that image, for a 'cat crazy friend'...... she will LOVE it.
An old couple are sitting, in their Conservatory, one afternoon when the lady, says to her Husband, "We have some Strawberries, in the fridge, would you be a 'dear' and fetch me some..... Please". Her, ever Loving Hubby, replies and says "Of Course I will, my Love" before offering her a kiss- on the cheek.
So 'off goes', her Husband, into the Kitchen.......
After about HALF an our, in which time, Banging, Crashing, Thumping and Walloping are heard, her Husband returns..... with a plate of Bacon & Eggs.....
Seeing the Bacon & Eggs, the Wife appears annoyed, and looks 'Hubby' up and down, before commenting "Bl--dy H-ll, you silly Old Fool..... you Forgot My Toast!"
Do you know what Marnie, I was going to make a comment on that photo about you.But then I thought, no she doesn't deserve that, she's such a lovely lady, and then you go and hit me between the eyes. Never trust a woman, especially when it comes to sarcasm!.
I do think that people with mental health issues need different approaches and if your method worked in what is a difficult job then I feel the positive client feedback was well worth it . Who wants an opener of 'How are you today' ....well hmm IF I was 100% I wouldn't be a client .
Your stories are common and in some ways we tend to be going backwards in mental health care . My sisters partner recalls being an 'inmate' in hospital . Frightened throughout as some patients had alcohol and drug related issues and could be violent. He was constantly guarding everything he had as he reported anything from a comb to chocolate visitors had brought to be missing but was never taken seriously . The allocated CPN didn't know about his discharge so he sat alone for 4 days eating only canned food . She visited, chatted and went. He still had no food or the energy /confidence to shop. I could go on but 2 weeks later he was back in the main hospital with dehydration and a severe water infection .Here he was better treated with a discharge plan , social worker etc . Maybe silence should be picked up upon and practical plans should be discussed before discharge . Someone to go shopping with you , just that half hour chatting whilst prepping food , sorting out finances etc would be cheaper than bouncing people in and out of hospital with no practical support or contact. Families also suffer as my Mum was long term mentally ill . We were very quiet, cautious kids with few friends and a very unconventional childhood.
Thank you for sharing sorry to hear what happened. Your sisters partner wish had been around to be supportive.
I need to just add hear this your sisters partners story a lot.
Used to be part of a major charity who has a forum. Used to see members like your sisters partner come on.
As having past background in mental health and addiction, am reformed alcoholic had drug issues.
Unfortunately what is happening in this country is deplorable, disgusting left to those like my self.
Take some responsibilty be a friend done everything for those in this situation.
Either on line come off addiction waiting early hours morning for members suffering because systems in melt down rehabs CPN''s and mental health teams worse ones local councils.
Seen everything in my community befriended local elderly gents have had learning issues disabilty.
Dumped by councils living on nothing walked over carers stealing abusive used clientel home as their own.
Washing machine a common usage or taking tins or fridge items.
I cam along changed all that , used to get calls early morning never arrived to make a breakfast.
Elderly gents with dementia and mental health turned to me all blew up when I arrived.
No way happened again blamed the carer the work load what near to lunch making him breakfast.
Just given him a bath am here with disabilty doing your job.
Set up meeting in my home the gents went to Argos bought microwave, toaster kettle showed them easy meals .
Porridge scrambled eggs. Toast so on.
Wrote it down then found out abusive staff supposed to care used to mislead those paying rent.
Shocking one stepped in as they paid cash lady came around found over the rent payments , won a decision to have her removed.
Council denied everything appointed lawyer legal team I use.
Use Halifax to set up direct debits , Halifax have a member of staff in all branches for those of our communities.
Use them, Police involved much mate crime myself.
Every where been had to do this.
CPN even my self took 9 months to visit after coming out of rehab 6 months seeing specialist.
Had enough so used Mental Health charities often mention these.
Best ever if your sisters partner hav problems contact these, your sisters partner entitled to best care.
I actually have once twice used council services.
Told me 12 week contract most charities main ones three years average may be reviewed.
Then reduced to six and then removed from the case load as the staff member had too many clientele.
Unfortunately made the call to my mobile while sitting in front senior Manager of a mental health charity volunteering for.
Nothing like hearing some one telling some other staff member to do their job or else.
This the issues their are council service ghave University graduates green fresh naive and also clueless.
If it says not done that on the course that your not ill.
Had one support worker what is disruptive behaviour ask me the clientele service user ???
Just going on a course what is that .OMG???
Another if I drink too much does that make me an alcoholic and so one has to be thinking why bother.
Had loads of those daft silly questions by children in a woman's body.
Degrees Masters still makes them slightly annoying if they can answer or find out them selves.
Utter madness and please do get me started on the way they turn up dressed like that.
My neighbour though had the services of a sex worker prostitute. Arrived short skirt sweater low v neck bare legs kinky sort of boots. Long hair all over the place.
Me thought is that necessary as she sat their showing off her figure my mind wandering reminds me of my evening meal tonight.
CPN once had my Doctor arguing with one because she failed to do her job properly you not alone with this.
Added he needs support now not six months ill with addiction if he dies then you responsible calling the Police.
Got messed about so ofen so here am I mental illness advice support those giving information and be a friend in reality no one else is.
Except the mental health charities only good thing may have to wait may have to hang on but please if your sisters partner needs help.
Contact those links immediately all different they offer care plans aims goals and other support with you in mind and will discuss agree anything you wish for.
Also have a complaints procedure if there is a problem. First charity mentioned called RF for short.
All systems staff methods procedures are discussed with members who have enrolled.
Chance to have a say discuss options things they could do always good to be part of.
Helps a lot.
Please if I can be of any help please ask me.
I write a lot sorry but spent a lot of my time being supportive and those struggling.
Whether on community forums like this or outside in society or communities.
Know lots of stigma know the systems the legalities you get taught this in charities mentioned.
Amonst other things to help you cope.
You take care thank you for reading supporting my post anything I write.
I forget any questions or support any time your sisters partner needs ask me have lots of signposting or yourself anything.
Can help with, have by the way resigned from one mentioned forum.
Got lied against for no reason so they suspended me which in turn I resigned.
My friends on the forum tell me lots need help my just kind of support and Managers refuse to apologise ask me back.
Your stories tell a common tale . My sister actually met her partner whilst they were both in psychiatric care . They live apart except at weekends when he stays with her . His son is now his live in carer .They are sad co dependants but the mutual trust makes them quite a strong pair . Break a leg and you are given crutches , empathy and progressive treatment but mental illness is unpredictable , scary and misunderstood . We need more people like you so please take a minute to reflect on the positives like I do .
Hi, reminds me of a true story. My uncle lost hearing in one ear. His GP checked him out and told him it was due to his age .
My uncle asked for a second opinion, the GP said he would refer him but asked why .
My uncle replied “ well it is like this , I cannot hear out of my left ear but I can hear fine out of my right ear and they are exactly the same age !”
He was sensible because the problem turned out to be a tumour. Thankfully they treat him with drugs and although his hearing has never returned the tumour has shrunk.
I do feel it is men that have selective hearing . The solution is food or drink . Shall I put the kettle on or are you ready for your lunch ...and hey presto ...instant reply .Get their attention for the less pleasant 'afters'.
We both had a chuckle with the above, l have to wear hearing aids which l really dislike, l know that I have to though. If l do not l become very isolated in my silent world.
Hope that you have had a wonderful weekend with your daughters and grandchildren Barry.
Best wishes to you and your family, have a wonderful week, Tim.
Thank you Tim, yes it was great with the grandchildren, but also great to have sone peace when they left🙂. I'm pleased you didn't take offence at the hard of hearing jokes, it was all meant to be light hearted. Hope you and your wife ( name ?) have a lovely week too, I'm sure will will speak again before the weeks out.
Absolutely no offence Barry , l find it very easy to laugh at myself. You have to as the age number increases and everything starts to show its age and fail. Sold by dates, use by dates all past!
My wife’s name is Carmen, a very calming person, most of the time! 🙂
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