So, I was going for evaluation at a pain management office for a “degenerative disc”.  Because of the opioid crisis, they screen everyone for signs of drug dependency. (This is not my issue, I’ve still got stuff left from my 2017 surgery).  I had a hard time behaving myself while completing their screening questionnaire, however, which is meant to be straight-up serious.  Here are the highlights. (No disrespect is intended to any who have struggled with addiction or mental health issues….):

1) HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE MOOD SWINGS?  So, do you mean per week or per day?

3) HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU FELT IMPATIENT WITH YOUR DOCTORS?  Need to discuss, I’m an RN…..

4) HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU FELT THAT THINGS ARE JUST TOO OVERWHELMING THAT YOU CAN’T HANDLE THEM?  Um, I have a full-time job and an adolescent….

5) HOW OFTEN IS THERE TENSION IN THE HOME?  Um, I have a husband and an adolescent….

8) HOW OFTEN DO YOU FEEL BORED?  What does the word bored mean?

12) HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU FELT A CRAVING FOR MEDICATION?  Whenever I have to take my kids into Kroger with me.

14) HOW OFTEN HAVE OTHERS TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAD A BAD TEMPER?  Do I have to answer that question to receive care?

*PSA: Fortunately, I was filling out my form in pencil, because my husband made me erase all my answers.☹️☹️😬