Fantastic! Today was an Amazing Day! Apart from it Being MY BABY BROTHERS BIRTHDAY- I had an AMAZING session with my group patients. Well okay so I lied a little.... it wasn't amazing...it was BLOW OUT CRAZY AMAZINGLY FANTASTIC!!! Today two of my patients had gone to the dentist, so we only had 5 opposed to our usual 7 (inc. our new patient Kulwant Kaur!) We did our usual... the group seemed a bit tired...especially since it was so sunny out today- we were peeling our shawls off! Farida kept singing to herself so I had to ask her to leave, but she wouldn't leave- and finally opened up. She started to cry and say " I WANT TO GO HOME!! I want to see my child and I just want to go home! Take me HOME!" i was able to understand this, but the problem is, HOW CAN WE SEND HER HOME??? When she arrived at Pingalwara she was beat up, all bashed up, head wounds, and tortured- BY HER HUSBAND! so how in the world do you send her home? She really is not fit to go home- SADLY!
Later they were all sent to their wards, and I kept behind Kulwant (New Pt), and Satnam. These are my two patients with the most comprehension. Kulwant as explained in one of my previous blogs was a Lawyer, and Satnam is a well educated woman. I really wanted to trigger friendship amongst them, so they have a companion throughout the day.
The three of us started to talk, and were able to understand where Kulwants Paranoia comes from. Kulwant is Paranoid of any MALE figure. She explained how her body is still pure, with the grace and protection of Guru Ram Das Ji, and that she has been molested many times but her colleagues. We were finally able to understand through her stories of where this all triggered, and how it continued throughout her life.
THE WOMAN NEEDED TREATMENT ALL THROUGHOUT HER LIFE- IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF she had some treatment early on, this woman could have been a phenomenal Lawyer!!!! (Kulwant has met with Indira Gandhi 3 times and worked with her!) I MEAN COME ON!!!!!
This reallllllly makes me mad! This poor woman is all ALONE!!!!
I am becoming very very very GOD FEARING....
Satnam was able to talk to her, and understand her.
Towards the end, I was able to see a New Friendship in the makings!!
GOD BLESS!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARVEER...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARVEER.... Today was in your name...
First I went to Golden Temple Early in the morning...just to wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY... then I went to work... I bought Candy and Fruits and gave it out to ALL the Patients... and then I went to GOLDEN TEMPLE yet once again to Give Parshad in your name!
I have prayed for your LONG LIFE, HAPPINESS, GOOD HEALTH, GOOD VALUES, and SUCCESS for the Future! I have been offering the Parshad in your name to all my NEW FRIENDS in AMRITSAR! =]
I LOVE YOU HARVEER!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
First I went to Golden Temple Early in the morning...just to wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY... then I went to work... I bought Candy and Fruits and gave it out to ALL the Patients... and then I went to GOLDEN TEMPLE yet once again to Give Parshad in your name!
I have prayed for your LONG LIFE, HAPPINESS, GOOD HEALTH, GOOD VALUES, and SUCCESS for the Future! I have been offering the Parshad in your name to all my NEW FRIENDS in AMRITSAR! =]
I LOVE YOU HARVEER!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Kulwant Kaur-AKA Sheeda
A New patient had admitted herself to Pingalwara yesterday. I was assigned to do her Case History work up and Evaluate her and diagnose her. Pt is a 58 yo Indian Sikh Female, Unmarried, Lawyer. Pt has been depressed since her teenage years (18-19yo) while in school/college. Pt feels she is very sensitive to what anyone says- and therefore after practicing law for 1-2 years she left law. Her Family was not supportive of her educational background. Pt lived with Mother and 2 brothers along with their wives and children. After mothers death in 1995- pts brothers and their families would fight with patient to make her life HELL. Pt was forced to leave her home- and she started to live at the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple). She is severely depressed, pt is unable to eat, sleep, or partake in any activties. Pt feels vulnerable, and unable to function. Pt is also very paranoid- in regards to any male ruining her image or challenging her character. Pt is very fearful of any male presence, therefore a female sewadarni must go with her to all doctors appointments etc.. This patient is VERY INTELLIGENT, and EDUCATED! My plan is to get her started on some psychotropic medications and possible have her join up with a group called SHAKTI- this group deals with WOMEN, especially those who have been harassed by their husbands, families etc.. This group is for women, to help them get back into the world.
Kulwant Kaur has lost her whole life to Depression and Paranoia- But if I can do anything about it, I want to see her working again- and its VERY POSSIBLE!!! I want her life to become meaningful ONCE AGAIN!!!! :o)
I Am very passionate about her- and she is willing to do whatever it takes, and whatever I say.
LETS ALL PRAY FOR KULWANT KAUR- All my patients need your prayers- and that's all I'M ASKING FOR!
Thanks for reading my Blog!
Kulwant Kaur has lost her whole life to Depression and Paranoia- But if I can do anything about it, I want to see her working again- and its VERY POSSIBLE!!! I want her life to become meaningful ONCE AGAIN!!!! :o)
I Am very passionate about her- and she is willing to do whatever it takes, and whatever I say.
LETS ALL PRAY FOR KULWANT KAUR- All my patients need your prayers- and that's all I'M ASKING FOR!
Thanks for reading my Blog!
Shahida Sahib Gurdwara
Martyrdom of a Scholar (Baba Deep Singh)Gurdwara Shahid Baba Deep Singh, Dist. Amritsar :
The great Sikh scholar and martyr Baba Deep Singh was mortally wounded here. In 1762 the Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali ordered the Golden Temple blown up and the Sacred Tank filled in. Baba Deep Singh the greatest Sikh scholar of his time took up the sword on a mission to restore the sanctity of the Golden Temple. He along with five thousand faithful Sikhs fought against the Muslim forces of Jahan Khan. Although heavily outnumbered the Sikhs fought bravely. Baba Deep Singh was fatally wounded in the neck(head cut off) but had vowed to die in the precincts of the Golden Temple. Although mortally wounded Baba Deep Singh was able to continue fighting, while carrying his head in one hand, until he was able to make his way to the Sacred Pool of the Golden Temple where he finally expired.
It is said- If you go to this gurdwara with a clean heart and with truly god in your mind- you will get anything you ask for. Last night I went to this Gurdwara- I Went and Asked for the Happiness of my Family and Friends- so GOD BLESS- Everyone!
:)
The great Sikh scholar and martyr Baba Deep Singh was mortally wounded here. In 1762 the Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali ordered the Golden Temple blown up and the Sacred Tank filled in. Baba Deep Singh the greatest Sikh scholar of his time took up the sword on a mission to restore the sanctity of the Golden Temple. He along with five thousand faithful Sikhs fought against the Muslim forces of Jahan Khan. Although heavily outnumbered the Sikhs fought bravely. Baba Deep Singh was fatally wounded in the neck(head cut off) but had vowed to die in the precincts of the Golden Temple. Although mortally wounded Baba Deep Singh was able to continue fighting, while carrying his head in one hand, until he was able to make his way to the Sacred Pool of the Golden Temple where he finally expired.
It is said- If you go to this gurdwara with a clean heart and with truly god in your mind- you will get anything you ask for. Last night I went to this Gurdwara- I Went and Asked for the Happiness of my Family and Friends- so GOD BLESS- Everyone!
:)
UPDATE: Baghwant Singh
Baghwant Singh is still at the Piara Singh Ward. He is recovering slowly. A medical check up has been done- pt is no longer in withdrawls. Although treatment wise= OTHER THAN MY Treatment= THERE IS NO TREATMENT!!!!! He is not being psychiatrically advised by any Doctor, or being given any therapy. He is basically just sitting around eating oranges, peeling peanuts, or laughing with the other patients. When we sit together and chat- a lot comes out- I give him a lot of lectures- and we even have come up with a plan on what he is going to do. But there really is NO HOPE for him.
at the end of our session- Baghwant wanted to know if it was possible for him to go out for a movie with his wife and kids- and that "Madame I will stay in contact with you over the phone!"
I sat there and was like "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! What says that your not going to go and use drugs?!!!!!!!!!! I mean seriously- what do you think of me?!"
After that he understood that I was not going to let him take me for granted!!!!!
BLOODY FOOL!
:)
at the end of our session- Baghwant wanted to know if it was possible for him to go out for a movie with his wife and kids- and that "Madame I will stay in contact with you over the phone!"
I sat there and was like "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! What says that your not going to go and use drugs?!!!!!!!!!! I mean seriously- what do you think of me?!"
After that he understood that I was not going to let him take me for granted!!!!!
BLOODY FOOL!
:)
25 Things About My Trip To INDIA:
1. You ONLY give 10rs(=.25Cents) to travel by Rikshaw to any place in Amritsar.
2. Crystal Softies totally SUCK now... opposed to 8 years ago. (Esp. Flavor COOL MINT)
3. People cannot stop staring at ANYONE...especially a girl with RED STREAKS!
4. "Thank you???? Sorry!!!!!" These words do not EXIST !
5. I'm Sure I was REBORN because I went to this small Chat Place- And I SWEAR I have been there before- but it was my first time going to that area!!!
6. PUNJAB people are LAZY- the work they do in 1 day= I do in 1 Hour!!!!!
7. People in PUNJAB take Naps throughout the day- therefore can many times not get work done!
8. Sheeda Sahib Gurdwara is an AMAZING and Spiritual Place- You feel shivers while sitting there.
9. Batala??? Oops I have not been "HOME" for over 4 weeks.
10. Jalandhar is my new "HOME away from HOME!"
11. Jalandhar people EAT WAY TOO MUCH!!! (Who eats Shukar Malayii Praanti?)
12. Amritsar is a part of my life now... Big Part of my LIFE!
13. Sweety's Family are the sweetest- Aunty makes Delicious food, Uncle ji looks just like DAD, Harry gives me rides on his motorcycle, and Sweety is an AMAZING Friend... Always makes me feel so SPECIAL!
14. I MISS AMERICAN FOOD!!!!!!!!!
15. I MISS AMAN and MASTI MORE!!!
16. Life is very Chilllllll
17. Traffic is crazy... Fun to watch people fight on the road in regards to minor accidents.
18. RISHWAT!
19. Its fun to ride with 3 people on a Motorcycle-
20. People of India are very LOVING- sometimes too loving (FOOD WISE!)
21. Pingalwara is another WORLD!
22. Hospitals in Amritsar are very poorly maintained.
23. Professionals in India make nil. the Salary of a Doctor is aprox 20,000 rs per month!!!!!!!!!!!!!
24. I love PUNJAB!
25. I LOVE AMRITSAR!
2. Crystal Softies totally SUCK now... opposed to 8 years ago. (Esp. Flavor COOL MINT)
3. People cannot stop staring at ANYONE...especially a girl with RED STREAKS!
4. "Thank you???? Sorry!!!!!" These words do not EXIST !
5. I'm Sure I was REBORN because I went to this small Chat Place- And I SWEAR I have been there before- but it was my first time going to that area!!!
6. PUNJAB people are LAZY- the work they do in 1 day= I do in 1 Hour!!!!!
7. People in PUNJAB take Naps throughout the day- therefore can many times not get work done!
8. Sheeda Sahib Gurdwara is an AMAZING and Spiritual Place- You feel shivers while sitting there.
9. Batala??? Oops I have not been "HOME" for over 4 weeks.
10. Jalandhar is my new "HOME away from HOME!"
11. Jalandhar people EAT WAY TOO MUCH!!! (Who eats Shukar Malayii Praanti?)
12. Amritsar is a part of my life now... Big Part of my LIFE!
13. Sweety's Family are the sweetest- Aunty makes Delicious food, Uncle ji looks just like DAD, Harry gives me rides on his motorcycle, and Sweety is an AMAZING Friend... Always makes me feel so SPECIAL!
14. I MISS AMERICAN FOOD!!!!!!!!!
15. I MISS AMAN and MASTI MORE!!!
16. Life is very Chilllllll
17. Traffic is crazy... Fun to watch people fight on the road in regards to minor accidents.
18. RISHWAT!
19. Its fun to ride with 3 people on a Motorcycle-
20. People of India are very LOVING- sometimes too loving (FOOD WISE!)
21. Pingalwara is another WORLD!
22. Hospitals in Amritsar are very poorly maintained.
23. Professionals in India make nil. the Salary of a Doctor is aprox 20,000 rs per month!!!!!!!!!!!!!
24. I love PUNJAB!
25. I LOVE AMRITSAR!
Monday, February 2, 2009
SICK
Sorry Everyone for the Delayed Posts- and Lack of Blogs-
Last week I had falled Ill...and therefore did not go to work for two days- then the weekend came and I Left for Jalandhar- AKA Home!!!
Any ways- Im back to work now- More Juicy Juicy Posts to come. Many interesting things to talk about- especially an Update on Baghwant Singh!
Will Write more Tomo!!
:o)
Best wishes- Rubina =)~
Last week I had falled Ill...and therefore did not go to work for two days- then the weekend came and I Left for Jalandhar- AKA Home!!!
Any ways- Im back to work now- More Juicy Juicy Posts to come. Many interesting things to talk about- especially an Update on Baghwant Singh!
Will Write more Tomo!!
:o)
Best wishes- Rubina =)~
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