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<blockquote data-quote="Elsi" data-source="post: 740105" data-attributes="member: 23349"><p>I think Copa has given you wise counsel regarding the lawyer. I hope you find one that can be helpful! It sounds like you have done everything humanly possible. And are better equipped to handle this than the vast majority. You have done so much already - no wonder you are reaching the end of your rope.</p><p></p><p>I know that feeling of helplessness when trying to navigate the system to help your child. When S was 16 she went through what I guess you would call a psychotic break. Tried to run me down with a car. Was put on emergency hold. Back 3 days later with not much more than a ‘good luck, we’ve done what we can.’ Two weeks later she walked out of a test at school, broke the mirror in the girls bathroom and slit her wrists. Another hospitalization, another psychiatric hold after her ER treatment. They could not or would not hold her longer than a few days, or diagnose or prescribe medications. She was referred to an adolescent psychiatrist for that and sent home. It was a nine month waiting list to see a psychiatrist that treated adolescents. NINE MONTHS. With a suicidal, psychotic, and possibly dangerous 16 year old. I can’t describe how helpless and alone I felt. </p><p></p><p>I am praying you’ll find some help navigating this system to get the help you need for B, for yourself and for the rest of your family. We are with you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elsi, post: 740105, member: 23349"] I think Copa has given you wise counsel regarding the lawyer. I hope you find one that can be helpful! It sounds like you have done everything humanly possible. And are better equipped to handle this than the vast majority. You have done so much already - no wonder you are reaching the end of your rope. I know that feeling of helplessness when trying to navigate the system to help your child. When S was 16 she went through what I guess you would call a psychotic break. Tried to run me down with a car. Was put on emergency hold. Back 3 days later with not much more than a ‘good luck, we’ve done what we can.’ Two weeks later she walked out of a test at school, broke the mirror in the girls bathroom and slit her wrists. Another hospitalization, another psychiatric hold after her ER treatment. They could not or would not hold her longer than a few days, or diagnose or prescribe medications. She was referred to an adolescent psychiatrist for that and sent home. It was a nine month waiting list to see a psychiatrist that treated adolescents. NINE MONTHS. With a suicidal, psychotic, and possibly dangerous 16 year old. I can’t describe how helpless and alone I felt. I am praying you’ll find some help navigating this system to get the help you need for B, for yourself and for the rest of your family. We are with you. [/QUOTE]
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