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Well, my A friend is in the rehab/psych hospital. The police went to his house last night and carried out the warrant. When I talked with him (he called me to take him some clothes), he was telling me what the doctors talked to him about, and how he replied. Not being cooperative and refusing to take the meds - I'm glad, because that way, they will see what so many of us have been seeing for the last month or two. Of course, he still doesn't think there's anything wrong with him and that he will be out soon. For his sake (and the sake of his neighbors) I hope not. He needs rest and therapy. It will be a long road to recovery, if he decides to choose it. Thanks everyone for all of your comments and support! A good night's sleep tonight for me, and I hope for him, too! Take care, Marion
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Vocatus atque non vocatus, Deus aderit ("Bidden or not bidden, God is present") - Erasmus
Good for him (tho he's not thrilled). He's safe, he'll eat and sleep in a therapeutic setting. Whether or not it turns him around, it will plant seeds that could sprout later.
I'm with you, the "crazier" he acts, the more he refuses treatment, the more the professionals will see his illness as it is. Too much of the time they can pull themselves together and miss out on the help they need.
If this is his first admission (not sure) be ready for a few more, once they get to "know" him they should be quicker to respond to his need to be hospitalized.
Usually being in a lock up and refusing meds will cause an escalation in the behavior. Let's hope for that :D if you know what I mean. If it gets bad enough, they'll give him meds against his will, but this may not occur in this hospitalization, depending on his condition. I worked psych for years, back in the days they strap you down and shoot you full of drugs before giving you a chance, it's more humane the way they do things now.
Interesting you should say that, Kim. He told me today that they wanted to give him meds, but he refused because he didn't want to become one of those "zombies", as he referred to the other patients. They told him that if he didn't take the medicine, they would strap him down and inject him. Of course, he told them that it was illegal to do that and that he would sue. So I know exactly what you mean about letting them see the full-blown craziness. He is thinking that he has the upper hand, but the more belligerent and confrontational he is, the worse (or better, in my opinion) he is making it for himself. At least his neighbors will get a break - they need it! Thanks for the support, and take care, Marion
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Vocatus atque non vocatus, Deus aderit ("Bidden or not bidden, God is present") - Erasmus
Glad he's in a safe place. A really good pyshciatrist can help get his meds regulated so that he's not a zombie. My A's was a huge help in doing that because he suffers from super anxiety, spinning thoughts, etc. He's not a zombie and leads a really productive life and has managed to stay sober as well. I hope he finds ones like her.
Love and blessings.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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