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Diverticulitis and mental health

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ayse Fri 14-Oct-22 13:07:35

I’m so sad for you. What a terrible shock. My thought’s are with you. ??

TopsyIrene06 Fri 14-Oct-22 13:06:45

Such shocking news. So sorry barmcake. Sometimes I just don't understand anything.

Grandmadinosaur Fri 14-Oct-22 13:06:18

Oh barmcake I am so sorry. ?

What an awful experience for him but sadly too common these days.

sukie Fri 14-Oct-22 13:06:15

Oh barmcake I'm so very sorry for what you are going through and for the terrible loss of your dear brother. My heart hurts for you as you go through these hours and days ahead. Sending prayers and love. flowers

rafichagran Fri 14-Oct-22 13:05:53

I am so very sorry.

Spinnaker Fri 14-Oct-22 13:05:25

That is tragic barmcake. My condolences to you at such a heartbreaking time. flowers

barmcake Fri 14-Oct-22 13:01:56

My dear brother hung himself last night. Why didn't the taxi driver alert someone. Apart from his state he had a catheter in situ.
Thank you for responding.

Susan56 Fri 14-Oct-22 12:58:17

Definitely speak to the police and ask for a welfare check.My mother was taken ill a couple of months ago and as it would take us a minimum three hours to get to her I asked for a welfare check,The police were brilliant as were the emergency services.

Dee1012 Fri 14-Oct-22 11:47:10

I would be speaking to the Police and asking for a welfare check.
You could also perhaps ask if the neighbour knows which Taxi company they saw - handing over a large amount of money is also concerning!

teabagwoman Fri 14-Oct-22 11:22:36

Have you or anybody else managed to speak to him on the phone? If not it would be reasonable to ask the police to break in. Horrible situation to have to cope with when you’re so far away. An infection of some sort is a likely cause of his confusion.

icanhandthemback Fri 14-Oct-22 10:59:52

I would be calling the police. When my Dad went missing, they were brilliant. Maybe he has a urinary infection and this has triggered his behaviour but you obviously need to get professional help as soon as possible. The police would probably get him to hospital for a check up when they found him.

barmcake Fri 14-Oct-22 10:54:14

I have just returning home after visiting my brother who was released from hospital with a sever diverticulitis attack. He was mentally o.k. when I left, just a little down. Had a phone call last night that he was missing. A neighbour said he was dropped off by taxi wearing just an incontinence pad and shirt. Neighbour said he saw him handing over large amount of money to taxi driver. Just had another call to say carers can't get in. Has anyone had a similar experience. I'm 5 hours away and have to use public transport. Any advice welcome.