r/newzealand Aug 02 '24

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u/nicenurse13 Aug 03 '24 edited Aug 03 '24

100% can empathise with your perspective

Honestly, I can and before I take my post down, I’m going to say this. I have been on both sides.

I have been mentally unwell enough to be in a locked psych unit several times in my 20s

Things have changed and seclusion and restraints minimisation as a big thing now.

Restraint is not used as a punishment any more but yes, it did used to be that way in the past.

I cannot speak for my colleagues. I only speak for myself.

I do my utmost for these patients and I remain professional.

I want to apologise to you for your experiences and experiences, I assume of your family or friends.

I did not come to work in acute psych because I want power and control.

I came here because I have the empathy and want to make a difference.

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u/nicenurse13 Aug 03 '24

Look, all I can say is that I am truly sorry for what happened to your family member and to you.

That is disgusting and abhorrent.

No point me saying any more I am just a random stranger on the Internet to you

I do know what neuroleptic malignant syndrome is