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Feb 09, 2009, 05:15 PM
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i took david to the VA Emerg.Room very early this morning. he was given priorty treatment. the two psych docs in the ER were wonderful to me. david was baker act-ed, 302, which means involuntary committment to assure the safety of himself and others. if he escapes from the psych ward (he has done this before), VA will call the police and when dave is found, he will be returned to VA. so a 302 can be a good thiing and in dave's case at the present it was an excellent decision by the pdocs.
he will probably be given an intensive case management, instead of the mainstream treatment. all docs will consult each other about everything regarding david's care at VA. right now he is very mentally ill but i feel they will do the right thing to get him better. they assured me he will not be released from the hospital until he is stable and on effective meds. they said there is no rush to push him out of the hospital until a positive result is reached and observed. i am mentally and physically exhausted but had to reply to you all.  you don't know how much your posts mean to me...each one of you...thank you so very, very much. i had written such a long post i wasn't sure if anyone would read it. my faith in mankind-you all- has been renewed. i feel fragile right now with my BPD and anxiety disorder but hopefully a good nights rest will restore my good mental health. i am a spiritual person too and i know a higher power got me this far. i will continue to rely on that too. if those you that are spiritual too would please pray for me and david right now i'd appreciate it. i believe in the power of prayer. david has directed all his "anger" and aggression towards me. they said in his state of mind he could have harmed me badly and never remembered it. i already knew that but i was spared. in his state of mind he declared to everyone at VA that i was bipolar, he lived with me to help me with my mental illness, and that i was in AA. the BPD and AA are private things to me altho i am not ashamed of either dx. i have addressed both problems/diseases/conditions, accepted what i need to do to arrest the conditions, and done just that. i am proud of who i have become. it did hurt me tho, even tho i know he is ill and i have done nothing to hurt him, that his anger was so venomous towards me. it makes me doubt myself. something i haven't experienced for a long time. i know it's irrational but it is eating at me. schizophrenia can be a horrible disease. we/the family and i know dave will never get anywhere near normal. we have accepted that fact altho it makes one want to try to create a miracle nevertheless. i came home, ate half of half gallon of chocolate ice cream, and then sat down to write you all. words cannot express the love and support you all have given me and david.  will keep u all posted on any new developments...when my spirit is restored i will go after that ALF woman. i will not flinch from this responsibility i have been given to help others still living there and to put not only her out of business but to put other care facilities on notice: the public is watching. don't harm people who have been entrusted to your care. if later i can manage to caretake david and be an advocate for families finding themselves in this situation, i will do it! now i can say i totally relate to this wrongdoing. perhaps there is greater "plan" still to be accomplished. thank you pc friends...thank you... 
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Feb 09, 2009, 05:23 PM
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((((((((((( madisgram )))))))))))))))
I'm sooooooooooo happy to hear that the VA listened and responded exactly how they should respond. I hope it's helped to take a bit of weight off your shoulders (at least once you are more relaxed you may feel that). I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this time was for you and for David as well. Regardless of whether or not he remembers it or not, it's still a stress on him as well. Take some time to breathe......good for you having the chocolate ice cream  Continuing to send you prayers and strength.  sabby |
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Feb 09, 2009, 05:54 PM
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we are truly blessed to have you with us....and thank you for those prayers.
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Feb 09, 2009, 06:08 PM
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one thing I can say about the VA is that they will take care of the mentally ill patients. I am glad you got him the much needed help hon. it is a shame a alf let him get in the shape he is in right now. I think some of those places should just be shut down. only in it for the money type people. he is lucky to have you hon. above all else...take care of YOU.
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Feb 09, 2009, 06:24 PM
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Here for you madisgram...freezers are wonderful!!! Go chocolate!
Rest now.
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Feb 09, 2009, 06:46 PM
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What a wonderful relief it must be to know that someone competent is finally looking after your ex. It's good to know that your taking some time to recharge your batteries to hit that place full force! I have no doubt that the greater plan is that you are saving many other lives. Some of those unfortunate souls may not have family members to assist them. I am only sorry that your family has had to endure such a preventable and needless experience.
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Feb 09, 2009, 06:58 PM
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Feb 09, 2009, 07:15 PM
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((((((( madisgram )))))))
What a stressful time you have had but give yourself the biggest pat on the back. David is in good care now and it is possible for him to reach good stability with the right combo of meds and therapy.
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Feb 09, 2009, 07:46 PM
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((((((((((( madisgram ))))))))))))
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Feb 10, 2009, 10:07 AM
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Feb 10, 2009, 10:13 AM
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So glad you updated us, and I am so relieved that you were able to find the help you needed with the VA. Still sending you hugs-- the chocolate thing is not only you-- I chowed down on a huge bar of cadbury fruit and nut chocolate on Saturday. Hey I think it helped some!
huge hugs, kittykins9 |
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