@diverdown1
A wonderful article. Really sums up my experiences. Since I had the psychological evaluation so much has happened.
I have decided I will not take another evaluation. I have had previous evaluations. What I observed from the most recent one is a feeling of absolutely no understanding or compassion.

I had just received the wonderful note from Cathleen describing me as a “survivor”. That single word is the greatest compliment I have ever received. I will always remember the moment I read it.
I need to set the scene so everyone understands why the psyche evaluation that day was a perfect storm. In this way I am hoping Mayo might consider what changes might be made in the actual execution of such evaluations.

I had previously completed an assessment form that was very detailed. I have the gift of nearly total recall. This gift I have goes back to my earliest youth. So here I am sitting with the psychiatrist. Her focus was on the form I completed while my focus was on the message from Colleen. I am in tears and the psychiatrist is very upset because I am not answering the questions. This meeting was followed by an experience with a psychologist. I felt like I was under attack. I was so upset that I ended the session.
I assume the techniques used on me are sttandard and approved. If that is the case the n we are in trouble. At no time did anyone ask me, “are you ok Mr Hurt, what’s wrong”.
I will not go back to face another event like I just experienced. What drives this decision is some simply wonderful events Sally and I just experienced. Sal has confronted Pancreatic Cancer for 7+ years. She has this absolutely marvelous oncologist who has been by her side fighting for her. There is a new autoimmune approach being reviewed for ultimate distraction. If approved it will mean the end of CHEMOTHERAPY for her and thousands of others.

Anyway, if anyone has any questions or comments please let me know.

Take very good care and thank you all for your interest and thoughts m.

Namaste 🙏 Mort