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302, medical custody of me???? WTH? does anyone have knowledge?
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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 522045" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>UAN</p><p></p><p>I'm going to come at this from a different angle, but know that I do so because I truly care about you. My medical experience and training tell me that if your psychiatrist feels that a 302 is necessary, then they feel the situation is pretty darn <strong>serious</strong>. I assure you they don't do such things lightly. Yes, I understand you feel betrayed by those you trust, need to trust. And I can only imagine how that had to hurt. But they're doing their jobs which is to put your physical and mental welfare above all else. </p><p></p><p>Malnutrition causes organ failure. It's not an immediate thing, it can be a chronic condition due to lack of nutrients/fuel over the years. You don't recognize the symptoms because for you this state of being has become the norm. This chronic condition can become acute at any time and therein lies the danger. The chronic state of affairs is bad enough as it causes irreparable damage to major organs. The acute organ failure will kill you. </p><p></p><p>That the professionals you trust want to 302 you tells me they literally feel your life is in danger. And make no mistake about it, battling anorexia is fighting literally for your life. </p><p></p><p>You say because so far nothing "bad" has happened it's hard to envision the consequences of this condition? Well, since you've been anorexic for a long period of time, the state of starvation has become normal to you. Like with my chronic kidney disease I feel a certain level of cruddy 24/7, it's my new norm. Unfortunately.....it also nearly caused me to miss it when it became acute and I was near death because I dismissed symptoms and it muddles the thought process as the organs are failing and you can't think properly. If it hadn't been for the most god awful migraine it gave me which sent me to the ER.........I wouldn't even be typing this. I was used to the other symptoms as I had them on and off all the time. Know what I mean??</p><p></p><p>Chronic organ damage is usually not detected/symptomatic until it's pretty darn bad. That doesn't mean it's not taking place. </p><p></p><p>You're my friend and I care deeply about you. I worry over you. You know you need help and that is HUGE. But you have to be willing not just to say I need help with this, but to do what needs to be done to get better and be stable. And that, my friend, is this hardest part of all. </p><p></p><p>This time? You need to embrace the help and not worry about anything else except you getting stable. All those other things always have a way of working themselves out. It's a battle that is going to take nearly all your energy for a while. And you know what? That's ok. Cancer patients.........they have to focus on their treatments to get better too. Would you blame them? It's one hellova battle? You've got the same battle going on, just for different reasons. <strong>Doesn't make it any less important or critical. </strong></p><p></p><p>Please. I understand you feeling blindsided and betrayed. But I hope with all that I am that you embrace the help. You know all your family here will be thinking of you, rooting for you, and praying hard for you. (we already are) Perhaps if you cooperate there will be more appealing in patient options to consider.</p><p></p><p>But with my training, I know all too well the very real dangers involved with anorexia. Scares the hell out of me for you. You are an amazing person and I don't want anything happening to you.</p><p></p><p>((((hugs))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 522045, member: 84"] UAN I'm going to come at this from a different angle, but know that I do so because I truly care about you. My medical experience and training tell me that if your psychiatrist feels that a 302 is necessary, then they feel the situation is pretty darn [B]serious[/B]. I assure you they don't do such things lightly. Yes, I understand you feel betrayed by those you trust, need to trust. And I can only imagine how that had to hurt. But they're doing their jobs which is to put your physical and mental welfare above all else. Malnutrition causes organ failure. It's not an immediate thing, it can be a chronic condition due to lack of nutrients/fuel over the years. You don't recognize the symptoms because for you this state of being has become the norm. This chronic condition can become acute at any time and therein lies the danger. The chronic state of affairs is bad enough as it causes irreparable damage to major organs. The acute organ failure will kill you. That the professionals you trust want to 302 you tells me they literally feel your life is in danger. And make no mistake about it, battling anorexia is fighting literally for your life. You say because so far nothing "bad" has happened it's hard to envision the consequences of this condition? Well, since you've been anorexic for a long period of time, the state of starvation has become normal to you. Like with my chronic kidney disease I feel a certain level of cruddy 24/7, it's my new norm. Unfortunately.....it also nearly caused me to miss it when it became acute and I was near death because I dismissed symptoms and it muddles the thought process as the organs are failing and you can't think properly. If it hadn't been for the most god awful migraine it gave me which sent me to the ER.........I wouldn't even be typing this. I was used to the other symptoms as I had them on and off all the time. Know what I mean?? Chronic organ damage is usually not detected/symptomatic until it's pretty darn bad. That doesn't mean it's not taking place. You're my friend and I care deeply about you. I worry over you. You know you need help and that is HUGE. But you have to be willing not just to say I need help with this, but to do what needs to be done to get better and be stable. And that, my friend, is this hardest part of all. This time? You need to embrace the help and not worry about anything else except you getting stable. All those other things always have a way of working themselves out. It's a battle that is going to take nearly all your energy for a while. And you know what? That's ok. Cancer patients.........they have to focus on their treatments to get better too. Would you blame them? It's one hellova battle? You've got the same battle going on, just for different reasons. [B]Doesn't make it any less important or critical. [/B] Please. I understand you feeling blindsided and betrayed. But I hope with all that I am that you embrace the help. You know all your family here will be thinking of you, rooting for you, and praying hard for you. (we already are) Perhaps if you cooperate there will be more appealing in patient options to consider. But with my training, I know all too well the very real dangers involved with anorexia. Scares the hell out of me for you. You are an amazing person and I don't want anything happening to you. ((((hugs)))) [/QUOTE]
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