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03/15/2010 08:19 PM
babydntuno
 
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Today while I was at work, the therapist from the hospital called to tell me my daughter was being released today. She told me that she has made alot of progress and understands that she can not hit me, and has to not only be compliant with her meds but the house rules. She stated we would do a family session this evening to go over what the she has learned. So I get there, and the therapist asked me..do I think my daughter was being manipulative..I told her YES, but i came with a positive attitude. So my daughter reads from her journal, and I listen. When she is done, its my turn to talk.. I stated that I loved her, and I understand what she is feeling. I then went to state that the house rules are the same and explained why certain rules are they way they are. As we get deeper into converation, we touched on the friends issue, she slightly became aggitated with the subject, but pulled it together. As we wrapped things up, she asked if she could tell the girls bye, we said yes..she opens her journal and asked for the new home phone number..I asked her why, she said so they can call me...I said clamly...we dont give out our number to people we barely know..and she blew up, started crying and screaming,and saying she wasnt leaving..the therapist tried to tell her it was against policy anyways..she wouldnt listen..she went to put her hand on her shoulder and hands went to swinging, tell her not to touch her and leave her alone, and she was leaving..and then stormed out...the therapist said she had not seen this in her. I told her if it had been just her and I at home, it would of been ten times worse..the therapist called her doctor. while she is doing this, she is tapping on the window, trying to get my attention, i would not give it to her, she then started yelling at the staff, and the therapist again, refusing to take the meds they were trying to give her...talking about everything that has made her mad since she has been there, not staying on the subjust that started it all. Well her doctor decided to keep her there, how much longer I dont know, but the therapist told me, that she is glad to a point to see this, but sad it had to happen..I too was glad...now someone believes me(guess I didnt think they did)she then called her dad, and told him she didnt know what was going on, that she was suppose to be leaving and the nurses dont know why she is still there, and to call me..So he calls me and asked what was going on, I tell him, and then he tells me what she said...Im like wow! she takes no responsibility. I do not feel safe at home sometimes, she is so night and day. They said they will call tomorrow, I hope they arent trying to send her home with meDizzy I think its to early...after reading this does anyone agree with me, or am I just being over paranoid????
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03/15/2010 09:57 PM  Top
lacudia
lacudiaPosts: 58
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You must make sure you are safe. Do not let yourself be manipulated by the hospital, social worker or your daughter. Often due to insurance policies the hospital will try to make a-too-early-release. I have been a social worker for a long time and have seen this over and over. When my daughter had problems I actually just refused saying I feared for my safety (which was true). There are often other options. In California there are several psychiatric board and cares- many for teens. This gives everyone a chance for the meds to work. It does not sound like your daughter is stable at all. It sounds like she is having manic rages. This does not sound safe to me.

Best wishes!


03/16/2010 05:01 AM  Top
lillipets
Posts: 1335
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You 1st comment about sending her home made me thing....already????

I am so glad they got to see her in true form.

If you don't think she is ready be sure they know that!

Now maybe they will listen to YOU.

As lacudia says, if you don't think she is ready and they try and send her home tell them she can't!


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03/16/2010 03:55 PM  Top
gardengirl
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They saw her in action -- and I'm glad they decided to keep her longer. It will make what you tell them all the more important, because you told them about this before and now they've seen it.

Be SAFE above all -- it's in both of your interests.

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