Mental Health Support

libodem

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11. That is a good sign that he is reaching out

Sat Apr 12, 2014, 03:11 PM

Apr 2014

I've been on both sides with mental health issues as one who has depression and as a care provider. The prevailing wisdom asks if they are a danger to themselves or another. If it is clearly a possibility of suicide or hurting another person a judge can order a 72.hour hold for an evaluation. But that is horribly drastic and dissolves all the trust. Nobody likes to be locked up and institutions are no rest and relaxation palaces. They suck. And it costs a fortune.

You are his beacon. Stay as tuned in, centered and loving as you have been, and reinforce his ability to cope. You are a beautiful, mom.

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When is it time [View all] mzteris Apr 2014 OP

. libodem Apr 2014 #1

That's a tough choices in a nightmare situation. I know a little bit of what you're going through... marble falls Apr 2014 #2

he drove to the studio. mzteris Apr 2014 #5

We all have an aspect that others cannot understand. marble falls Apr 2014 #12

VERY rough. elleng Apr 2014 #3

That would be good. mzteris Apr 2014 #6

Good to hear you actually SPOKE with his therapist, elleng Apr 2014 #7

Thank God you could talk to her get the red out Apr 2014 #14

oh, mzteris fizzgig Apr 2014 #4

If it weren't for my younger son mzteris Apr 2014 #8

Sounds like a little progress has already been made libodem Apr 2014 #9

thank you. mzteris Apr 2014 #10

That is a good sign that he is reaching out libodem Apr 2014 #11

Then why mzteris Apr 2014 #13

Honey, no, it's not like that get the red out Apr 2014 #15

Thanks. mzteris Apr 2014 #16

The really scary part is if you get law enforcement involved angstlessk Jun 2014 #17