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Post by Fellalady on Apr 7, 2005 12:19:03 GMT
I am sorry if I bring the mood down with this one.
I'm not going to go into detail, but was wondering if any of you has had to face the issue of psychosis within their family/circle of friends.
This is my current reality, and I am now realising that it is a massive issue to face and the thought of social services/community health becoming involved is scaring the hell out of me.
This is a genuine request for support/advice. I wasn't going to mention it, but then I thought I should. This is real life afterall.
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Post by Darcy on Apr 7, 2005 12:21:47 GMT
Fellalady you poor thing.
I have a friend down in brighton who has had to deal with something that sounds like it might be similar. PM me if you wanna chat about it.
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Post by SCL on Apr 7, 2005 12:25:58 GMT
Hey Petal,
I wouldn't have the first clue how to deal with this but I'm yours for anything you need emotionally or practically.. I think you're being really brave.
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Post by John Brainlove on Apr 7, 2005 12:29:37 GMT
This sounds unpleasant.
Not sure about psychosis.
Have had to deal with some extremely depressed people, but they weren't really a threat to others, just themselves a little maybe.
Does the person have family to help? If it's heading towards sectioning and the medical route then I hear private is a hell of a lot better than state.
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Post by SCL on Apr 7, 2005 12:47:01 GMT
Maybe give Mind a call, 0208 519 2122, they should be able to help practically.
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Post by Fellalady on Apr 7, 2005 12:48:17 GMT
Yes, this person has family to help. I hope it does not come to anyone having to be sectioned, but thanks for the advice if it does.
Upon reflection maybe the world wide web was not the best place to have this discussion. I have noticed in the past that people tend to feel uncomfortable and want to keep a distance from this kind of subject. I can fully understand that, because it's not very nice.
Anyway, if at any point any of you find yourself in a similar situation please feel free to contact me. I should be a hardened professional by then.
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Post by John Brainlove on Apr 7, 2005 12:51:08 GMT
Like the other guys said, I'm no expert but anything I can do to help just let me know including lending an ear. x
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Post by DangerousDoug on Apr 7, 2005 12:53:52 GMT
both my brother and cousin suffer from schizophrenia. ive only just descovered about my brother and have been given lots of things to read. theyre both gettin lots of of help and lead pretty much normal lives. bit wierd speakin about it here but PM me or my e-mail's on my profile....
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Post by Fellalady on Apr 7, 2005 13:10:02 GMT
Thank you for support people xx
I reakon PM's are the way to go on this one.
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