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<blockquote data-quote="barneysmom" data-source="post: 370454" data-attributes="member: 1872"><p>Hi Daisy,</p><p></p><p>I've had some very similar circumstances with gfg16 lately. I too think it's a good idea to tell everyone the others have mentioned -- as someone said, no one's going to want to have a homicide on their hands. I ended up calling our state rep -- the aides were extremely helpful and got CMH involved (they were dragging their feet). Also liked suggestion of CPS. </p><p></p><p>My son also ended up psychotic, as I think Kanga's mom mentioned, and he was hearing voices. We found out later -- voices telling him to shoot people. </p><p></p><p>I was looking at your daughter's diagnoses. I think that along with a mood disorder and adolescence, things like Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) can really cut these kids off from reality more than I had given them credit for before my son got so sick. I think the mind kind of just gives up. Also homicidal ideation is common in mood disorder out of control (not trying to minimize -- I myself felt better hearing that fact). But it does indicate a person who's pretty ill. </p><p></p><p>If it is pre-psychosis (prodromal), try not to let her go into full-blown psychosis. You could use that as leverage with any bureaucracy you may encounter -- that the most important time is right now (called the "prodrome," not true psychosis, but things <u>just aren't right</u>) -- to prevent a true psychotic episode. From my recent reading (and experience), the U.S. is really backward, even casual, even cavalier, when it comes to psychosis management and prevention. In Europe, psychiatry is much more aggressive in spotting people at risk for psychosis and heading it off. There are a lot of clinics there for psychosis screening and prevention. </p><p></p><p>Leave a paper trail -- use email if you can, or if you have a phone convo, type up a copy and fax a copy to whomever you spoke with. </p><p></p><p>If your daughter goes to psychiatric hospital -- don't let them send her home unstable. That happened so many times to us. Mental health advocate said to tell them "we won't be talking about discharge until she's not a danger to self or others." </p><p></p><p>Hugs and all peaceful blessing to you. It's hard isn't it? You'll make it. keep advocating for the safety of your entire family, and your rights according to mental health law.</p><p></p><p>HTH some. You'll be in my thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barneysmom, post: 370454, member: 1872"] Hi Daisy, I've had some very similar circumstances with gfg16 lately. I too think it's a good idea to tell everyone the others have mentioned -- as someone said, no one's going to want to have a homicide on their hands. I ended up calling our state rep -- the aides were extremely helpful and got CMH involved (they were dragging their feet). Also liked suggestion of CPS. My son also ended up psychotic, as I think Kanga's mom mentioned, and he was hearing voices. We found out later -- voices telling him to shoot people. I was looking at your daughter's diagnoses. I think that along with a mood disorder and adolescence, things like Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) can really cut these kids off from reality more than I had given them credit for before my son got so sick. I think the mind kind of just gives up. Also homicidal ideation is common in mood disorder out of control (not trying to minimize -- I myself felt better hearing that fact). But it does indicate a person who's pretty ill. If it is pre-psychosis (prodromal), try not to let her go into full-blown psychosis. You could use that as leverage with any bureaucracy you may encounter -- that the most important time is right now (called the "prodrome," not true psychosis, but things [U]just aren't right[/U]) -- to prevent a true psychotic episode. From my recent reading (and experience), the U.S. is really backward, even casual, even cavalier, when it comes to psychosis management and prevention. In Europe, psychiatry is much more aggressive in spotting people at risk for psychosis and heading it off. There are a lot of clinics there for psychosis screening and prevention. Leave a paper trail -- use email if you can, or if you have a phone convo, type up a copy and fax a copy to whomever you spoke with. If your daughter goes to psychiatric hospital -- don't let them send her home unstable. That happened so many times to us. Mental health advocate said to tell them "we won't be talking about discharge until she's not a danger to self or others." Hugs and all peaceful blessing to you. It's hard isn't it? You'll make it. keep advocating for the safety of your entire family, and your rights according to mental health law. HTH some. You'll be in my thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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