Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 As is all to often the case, mental health is two steps forward and one back. Sandy was admitted to Norman regional hospital again. they have already changed her medication and the social worker is working in geting us psyciatric home health care. Thank you in advance for your prayers and suport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 You both are on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Matt Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Charles, I’ll keep you in my prayers! Lady’s, I hate hospitals. But they seem to be what keeps my little lady alive. My little lady got Rett syndrome. Let’s love Women in our lives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Matt Matt, Sandy puts up with me and if for no other reason she deserves my love. I appreciate your prayers and I will include your lady in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 My daughter is fighting mental health issues aswell. Prayers for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Give her a hug for me Jasent, tell her she is in good company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Matt Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jasent said: My daughter is fighting mental health issues aswell. Prayers for you both. I got your back. Your daughter and family are in my prayers as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I will do that Charles. She is in a care facility but I will see her Monday. Thank you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 At this point in my life they all look like grand kids to me, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 My heart goes out to you all. I've had to deal with my own mental health issues and also had a family member who suffered from mental health issues as well as dementia at the end of her life. It sometimes looks as though there's no light at the end of the tunnel. I wish I could offer some advice that could help but unfortunately all I can say is you all are in my thoughts and If ever you need a sympathetic ear I am here. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Thank you all. As most of you already know I my self have type II bipolar illness and PTSD but I have been in treatment since 1990 or so. Sandy has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and PTSD. She didn’t start treatment but about 4 years ago. She also has Hypo thyroidism and has developed type II diabetics due to antipsychotic use. This combined with the shorted of mental health care personel has complicated the mater of finding effective treatment for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Ouch; it's a rough season to be in a hospital or to have someone you care about be in the hospital. Remember to take care of yourself so you will be there when she can come back home. Kneemail sent for both of you---and don't resist asking for help even with things like the chores/animal tending. Folks are out there for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Hang in there Charles, sometimes all we can do is "keep going", keep moving. You and Sandy are in our thoughts and prayers. Robert and Sheila Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 I keep reminding my self of that TP. Desired yesterday not to feel guilty about the sense of relief I was feeling. I will be the first to admit I have enough trouble with self care, caring for Sandy often leads to me not doing what I need to do. master and mistress Taylor, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Caregivers need time for their own care too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 true, can’t take care of those we love when we brake down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Griffin Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 You and Sandy are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Thank you Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donal Harris Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 My baby brother had schizophrenia. There really wasn’t a lot of decent help. Still isn’t. Plus people don’t really understand mental illness. If you have cancer, people are sympathetic. Someone with schizophrenia is just avoided and whispered about. Someone with major depression, same thing except normally people aren’t afraid of them. They are full of helpful advice for them as well. “Just get happy” is a common thing they say. I will be praying for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Thank you Mr Harris. As you well know most patients quit their antipsychotics in 16-18 months due to side effects. Luckily we have a good community of friends that just care how crazy we are ;-). When people start with the fear mongering remind them that the seriously mentally ill comprise 15% of the population wile only committing 1% of the violent crimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Tommie and I are praying for you and and your wife and family, Charles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 30 minutes ago, DHarris said: Someone with major depression, same thing except normally people aren’t afraid of them. They are full of helpful advice for them as well. “Just get happy” is a common thing they say. Just get up and get over it was something I heard along with sometimes you just gotta suck it up, but going through the motions is Not the same thing as living and the absolute worst thing I think I've heard is, "You're never given more than you can bear." The whole subject makes people uncomfortable and that's when the cliches and platitudes come out in spades but it seems here is a group of people who actually care about the well being of each other and I'd like to say thank you to you all for letting me be a part of it. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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