Guest guest Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 I can only say, whew....take a breather, Liz;o) I fully understand your feelings, having just dealt with an adult daughter who is psychophrenic (sp?) and bipolar and refuses meds. Sometimes we think things are at their worst and it turns out it was a productive moment....perhaps will get the help she needs, or at least note she was out of control. Actually sounds like she had a nervous breakdown, and shame on the medical staff for not trying to figure out why she was so distraught...her behavior was definitely indicative of a more serious issue. I'll keep you all in our prayers. Take a long relaxing bath and read a good book;o) Sue Cancio RS/FMF/Gout/Diabetes/Fibro, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 Hi Liz, Your day sounds like it was awful. I'm not sure what your relationship is to . I would try to get her into a psychiatric unit rather than prison. One of my daughters began a job as a public safety officer at a large teaching hospital. She graduated with a criminal justice degree. She has had to learn techniques for restraint, crisis intervention as well as self protection. It can be a dangerous job. She intervenes in psychiatric cases and at time must use physical restraint. Also she is exposed to bodily fluids. I do think physical restraint can lead to patients struggling even more but at times is necessary for both the safety of the patient and the staff. She recently prevented a 13 from preventing suicide and was recognized for her efforts. It is a serious offense to strike out at an officer. was clearly provoked but that was not the officer's fault. I hope she gets the help that she needs. Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 Liz, I'm so sorry. It's very upsetting when a friend loses control and loses her mind. It's absolutely terrible that happened in an emergency room. They should have restrained her, given her a big injection of sedative and taken her to the locked psych. ward. That's just so awful. Poor lady, and poor you! You may have to keep your distance for a while because it will help no one for your health to go down. I've had to learn that in my life. God Bless, Janet in SF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Dear Liz, I am so sorry to hear about your troubles with your friend Liz. Hope things go better for you. Debra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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