Mental illness

ga, how frustrating for you that this has been going on so long, and is taking such a toll on the family.

The breather was short lived I'm afraid as relative discharged himself quite quickly - and no, the family wasn't informed that he'd left hospital. Grrrr!
Anyway, a new caseworker (an AMHP) has been assigned. She took the trouble to read the case notes and informed us that entries ceased on February 28th (NONE of my recently sent paperwork was on the file - even though I have a letter of acknowledgement for it), she interviewed people who knew relative BEFORE his illness worsened, and - steps back in amazement - phoned the family to ask our opinion! (Can you hear the Hallelujah chorus in the background?) As a result of her diligence she has, in the space of a week, convened a case conference, got her paperwork lined up, found him a hospital bed and has been granted a Section 3 order!! There are indications that she also sought a second opinion from a different psychiatrist. Honestly I am so thrilled. We're not out of the woods yet because when the team went to serve the order this morning he'd already left the house; he's due to visit this area for a few days from today and we could get into difficulties with him, but at least we now know that an end is in sight.
Thanks to everyone for giving me a safe space to sound off about this; I've really appreciated your encouragement and support.

Here's to quieter times and good health to you

Enjoy that breather ga. Good to know that you can relax for now whilst he gets the treatment and support he has been needing

ga I am so pleased for you, and for your family. It's been a long, very difficult time for you all. ((happy hug))

Well done, ga, it has been a long, hard journey for you.

An update for all those who have followed my journey to get help for my severely mentally ill relative: things have been extremely difficult recently and culminated in me writing to the psychiatrist and also copying every bit of my paperwork to my relative's MP - in desperation, pleading with her to help. Today I received a response from the psychiatrist informing me that my relative is now in hospital, at last! A coincidence of timing maybe, but I don't care. I am just so glad that at the very least he's safe for now (and so is the family) and we can all take a breather until we're informed of his discharge. I am still furiously angry, but the relief is wonderful.

Galen and .....we really must get a Bristol meet off the ground!

Ah, yes! See what you mean.

Galen won't be awake yet. Not after what she took last night!

Galen, I hope the sun is shining for you today, despite the snow, and you feel a bit more cheerful x

Good Morning, Galen. I really hope you had a good night and will feel a lot brighter today. Take care.

Galen hope things look brighter today

I'm away for a week so sending cheer up vibes and hugs tonight, Galen. Y'gonna have to come racing with me one day; that'll cheer you up.

Galen sorry did not realise you too have suffered depression

Amazing how that contact can lift the spirits!

Sleep well x

Night Galen

I've dosed myself up! Lemsip, amytriptilline, and benylin. Now to bed before I fall over.
Night all!

Galen you are always in my thoughts

Galen sorry you're not feeling so good. Glad you got the Skype nessage. Get better soon!

Bags

galen

Just had an unexpected Skype from DD and DGD.
Suddenly feel much better in myself.

I took early retirement because of severe depression. I was almost suicidal.
I feel very down at the moment but probably because I have severe case of what is obviously manflu, complete with very bad cough that means I can't breathe. My ankles are swollen and very painful.and I've probably got SAD.
But as I'm on my own I've got to keep going.

thank you for your explanation grannyact x

Ricademus have you ever been offered EMDR for your post traumatic stress? It can be a very effective treatment