Advice Sought

[Guest guest]

Hi

When I started out back in 1994 as a remote medic in Irian Jaya I had no

idea. My two best friends were The CARPA Manual

http://www.carpa.org.au, a manual designed for remote area practitioners in

Australia and used widely. Also I found a great used for Therapeutic

Guidelines " Antibiotic " check it out at http://www.tg.com.au. Both very

easy to use publications and used widely in remote locations in Oz. My

background was purely as an IC Paramedic and I had very little idea of

primary health care so I went and booked myself in the Diver Medical

Technician (DMT) Program at the Royal Adelaide Hospital before heading out

and learnt loads about suturing, wound care etc etc etc...it certainly

helped fill the gap.

Cheers

Darren

On 11/21/2005 2:22:24 AM, n/a (rojprice@...) wrote:

> Hi all,

> just seeking a bit of advice.

> I'm a paramedic

[Guest guest]

Hi Ian,Sounds like a situation that I could be in.I am not good at being selfish

in a good way.I have Morgellons and think it might of started with scabies.I am

a nurse and I am very codependent.Sometimes I worry excessively about other

people others suffering isn't something I can accept.Your Dad sounds very

difficult and somewhat abusive but maybe he just has a punishing belief system.I

wonder if You would have access to a 12 step meeting like Coda.I should go

myself as I need to stop trying to " fix " other people.I wouldn't probably have

this disease if I wasn't trying to " save " my boyfriend(He can be suicidal)I

moved in with Him and took a nursing job at a long term care facility that was

substandard.That where I caught this and about 30-40 patients there have this

but they don't deal with it.It is inhumane but They just lie about the

infestation no matter what myself and others have done to intervene.Maybe Your

Mom would go to a 12 step meeting with You.It just seems like the 2 of You

shouldn't have to deal with Dad being controlling and fanatical.Guess there is

family counseling,too.I get your Dad won't go but it might support You and Your

Mother.Best Wishes,You are doing a good thing and it's got to get better!!Rose

--- tenchantre@... wrote:

From: " Ian " <tenchantre@...>

bird mites

Subject: Advice sought

Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 05:24:45 -0000

I have a situation that I'm baffled to deal with and would love some input and

hopefully wisdom.

I was living alone when I came down with this. I think it was probably scabies

at the time; I'm pretty sure it's Morgellon's now. My parents visited me and

very quickly got infested. We've had it for about a year. I eventually moved

in with them after spending every penny I could trying to get better. I love

them dearly.

My dilemma is that I want to help my parents very badly and they are extremely

divided on pretty much everything. Since early on, my dad has forbidden me from

doing ANY research on the subject of mites, and the word " morgellons " sends him

into a frenzy of rage. My mom wants all the information she can find and I have

worked very hard to be her educator and physician to the best of my abilities.

My dad has gone through a lot of denial about having any kind of problem. This

is mostly accomplished through watching 16 hours of TV a day and spending 1 hour

at Catholic mass. He initially saw 2 dermatologists and 1 GP and since they

didn't cure him, he says he's convinced that no one can help him except God (aka

Catholicism). He is also adamant that all symptoms are " the devil " and

imaginary. He has a very holier than thou attitude tends to blame me and my mom

for not being " right with God. "

So, that is the situation. My parents definitely have the resources for

outstanding medical care, to get their home cleaned, and to eat properly. But

my dad controls the money and his mind is totally closed to anything but

" satan. " He won't read anything or talk about anything.

I'm NOT denying that there can be a huge spiritual component to recovery. But

there are little things that can help them...even small things. My mom talks of

suicide and I completely believe her. Perhaps there's nothing I can do.

Because truly I think my mom has to do what is in her best interest and get the

hell away from someone who'd rather see her die, than spend a little money

getting her better.

Thank you for reading. I know this sounds like an impossible situation. And

yes -- I know I should focus on my self and health first, which I usually do.

But seeing my mom tortured to death is...too much. And I am her only hope.

Ian

" a homeward angel on the fly "

[Guest guest]

Ian -

You may want to get this book for your father. It bridges the gap between

religious/spiritual healing and health promoting interventions.

I have spoken to the author many times, especially in 2007 when I was so bad

off. I found her humble, soft-spoken, and genuine. I used some of her methods

after realizing I was probably killing myself with all the crazy things I'd been

doing.

Bessie

>

> I have a situation that I'm baffled to deal with and would love some input and

hopefully wisdom.

>

> I was living alone when I came down with this. I think it was probably

scabies at the time; I'm pretty sure it's Morgellon's now. My parents visited

me and very quickly got infested. We've had it for about a year. I eventually

moved in with them after spending every penny I could trying to get better. I

love them dearly.

>

> My dilemma is that I want to help my parents very badly and they are extremely

divided on pretty much everything. Since early on, my dad has forbidden me from

doing ANY research on the subject of mites, and the word " morgellons " sends him

into a frenzy of rage. My mom wants all the information she can find and I have

worked very hard to be her educator and physician to the best of my abilities.

>

> My dad has gone through a lot of denial about having any kind of problem.

This is mostly accomplished through watching 16 hours of TV a day and spending 1

hour at Catholic mass. He initially saw 2 dermatologists and 1 GP and since

they didn't cure him, he says he's convinced that no one can help him except God

(aka Catholicism). He is also adamant that all symptoms are " the devil " and

imaginary. He has a very holier than thou attitude tends to blame me and my mom

for not being " right with God. "

>

> So, that is the situation. My parents definitely have the resources for

outstanding medical care, to get their home cleaned, and to eat properly. But

my dad controls the money and his mind is totally closed to anything but

" satan. " He won't read anything or talk about anything.

>

> I'm NOT denying that there can be a huge spiritual component to recovery. But

there are little things that can help them...even small things. My mom talks of

suicide and I completely believe her. Perhaps there's nothing I can do.

Because truly I think my mom has to do what is in her best interest and get the

hell away from someone who'd rather see her die, than spend a little money

getting her better.

>

> Thank you for reading. I know this sounds like an impossible situation. And

yes -- I know I should focus on my self and health first, which I usually do.

But seeing my mom tortured to death is...too much. And I am her only hope.

>

> Ian

>

> " a homeward angel on the fly "

>

[Guest guest]

>Hi Ian,

Sounds like your father may need some catholic counseling. Call his parish

priest or someone else in the Catholic community who is willing to help, educate

them on this disease and let them know the seriousness of the situation. Ask

other family members or friends to help. Maybe you can have an intervention with

him to make him listen. Get your mom help right away. God bless you.

Ann-Marie

> I have a situation that I'm baffled to deal with and would love some input and

hopefully wisdom.

>

> I was living alone when I came down with this. I think it was probably

scabies at the time; I'm pretty sure it's Morgellon's now. My parents visited

me and very quickly got infested. We've had it for about a year. I eventually

moved in with them after spending every penny I could trying to get better. I

love them dearly.

>

> My dilemma is that I want to help my parents very badly and they are extremely

divided on pretty much everything. Since early on, my dad has forbidden me from

doing ANY research on the subject of mites, and the word " morgellons " sends him

into a frenzy of rage. My mom wants all the information she can find and I have

worked very hard to be her educator and physician to the best of my abilities.

>

> My dad has gone through a lot of denial about having any kind of problem.

This is mostly accomplished through watching 16 hours of TV a day and spending 1

hour at Catholic mass. He initially saw 2 dermatologists and 1 GP and since

they didn't cure him, he says he's convinced that no one can help him except God

(aka Catholicism). He is also adamant that all symptoms are " the devil " and

imaginary. He has a very holier than thou attitude tends to blame me and my mom

for not being " right with God. "

>

> So, that is the situation. My parents definitely have the resources for

outstanding medical care, to get their home cleaned, and to eat properly. But

my dad controls the money and his mind is totally closed to anything but

" satan. " He won't read anything or talk about anything.

>

> I'm NOT denying that there can be a huge spiritual component to recovery. But

there are little things that can help them...even small things. My mom talks of

suicide and I completely believe her. Perhaps there's nothing I can do.

Because truly I think my mom has to do what is in her best interest and get the

hell away from someone who'd rather see her die, than spend a little money

getting her better.

>

> Thank you for reading. I know this sounds like an impossible situation. And

yes -- I know I should focus on my self and health first, which I usually do.

But seeing my mom tortured to death is...too much. And I am her only hope.

>

> Ian

>

> " a homeward angel on the fly "

>

[Guest guest]

>Hi,

Sounds like your father may need some catholic counseling. Call his parish

priest or someone else in the Catholic community who is willing to help, educate

them on this disease and let them know the seriousness of the situation. Ask

other family members or friends to help. Maybe you can have an intervention him

to make him listen. Get your mom help right away. God bless you.

Ann-Marie

> I have a situation that I'm baffled to deal with and would love some input and

hopefully wisdom.

>

> I was living alone when I came down with this. I think it was probably

scabies at the time; I'm pretty sure it's Morgellon's now. My parents visited

me and very quickly got infested. We've had it for about a year. I eventually

moved in with them after spending every penny I could trying to get better. I

love them dearly.

>

> My dilemma is that I want to help my parents very badly and they are extremely

divided on pretty much everything. Since early on, my dad has forbidden me from

doing ANY research on the subject of mites, and the word " morgellons " sends him

into a frenzy of rage. My mom wants all the information she can find and I have

worked very hard to be her educator and physician to the best of my abilities.

>

> My dad has gone through a lot of denial about having any kind of problem.

This is mostly accomplished through watching 16 hours of TV a day and spending 1

hour at Catholic mass. He initially saw 2 dermatologists and 1 GP and since

they didn't cure him, he says he's convinced that no one can help him except God

(aka Catholicism). He is also adamant that all symptoms are " the devil " and

imaginary. He has a very holier than thou attitude tends to blame me and my mom

for not being " right with God. "

>

> So, that is the situation. My parents definitely have the resources for

outstanding medical care, to get their home cleaned, and to eat properly. But

my dad controls the money and his mind is totally closed to anything but

" satan. " He won't read anything or talk about anything.

>

> I'm NOT denying that there can be a huge spiritual component to recovery. But

there are little things that can help them...even small things. My mom talks of

suicide and I completely believe her. Perhaps there's nothing I can do.

Because truly I think my mom has to do what is in her best interest and get the

hell away from someone who'd rather see her die, than spend a little money

getting her better.

>

> Thank you for reading. I know this sounds like an impossible situation. And

yes -- I know I should focus on my self and health first, which I usually do.

But seeing my mom tortured to death is...too much. And I am her only hope.

>

> Ian

>

> " a homeward angel on the fly "

>

[Guest guest]

I think I am going to get the book tomorrow bessie if it's the same one you posted at LB. I think you forgot to put a link here. Sent from my iPhoneOn May 3, 2009, at 11:34 AM, "Bessie Glavas" <bessieglavas@...> wrote:

Ian -

You may want to get this book for your father. It bridges the gap between religious/spiritual healing and health promoting interventions.

I have spoken to the author many times, especially in 2007 when I was so bad off. I found her humble, soft-spoken, and genuine. I used some of her methods after realizing I was probably killing myself with all the crazy things I'd been doing.

Bessie

>

> I have a situation that I'm baffled to deal with and would love some input and hopefully wisdom.

>

> I was living alone when I came down with this. I think it was probably scabies at the time; I'm pretty sure it's Morgellon's now. My parents visited me and very quickly got infested. We've had it for about a year. I eventually moved in with them after spending every penny I could trying to get better. I love them dearly.

>

> My dilemma is that I want to help my parents very badly and they are extremely divided on pretty much everything. Since early on, my dad has forbidden me from doing ANY research on the subject of mites, and the word "morgellons" sends him into a frenzy of rage. My mom wants all the information she can find and I have worked very hard to be her educator and physician to the best of my abilities.

>

> My dad has gone through a lot of denial about having any kind of problem. This is mostly accomplished through watching 16 hours of TV a day and spending 1 hour at Catholic mass. He initially saw 2 dermatologists and 1 GP and since they didn't cure him, he says he's convinced that no one can help him except God (aka Catholicism). He is also adamant that all symptoms are "the devil" and imaginary. He has a very holier than thou attitude tends to blame me and my mom for not being "right with God."

>

> So, that is the situation. My parents definitely have the resources for outstanding medical care, to get their home cleaned, and to eat properly. But my dad controls the money and his mind is totally closed to anything but "satan." He won't read anything or talk about anything.

>

> I'm NOT denying that there can be a huge spiritual component to recovery. But there are little things that can help them...even small things. My mom talks of suicide and I completely believe her. Perhaps there's nothing I can do. Because truly I think my mom has to do what is in her best interest and get the hell away from someone who'd rather see her die, than spend a little money getting her better.

>

> Thank you for reading. I know this sounds like an impossible situation. And yes -- I know I should focus on my self and health first, which I usually do. But seeing my mom tortured to death is...too much. And I am her only hope.

>

> Ian

>

> "a homeward angel on the fly"

>

[Guest guest]

duh.... http://www.homeandbodyhealth.com/catalog/item/4771568/6875463.htm lol

Bessie

> >

> > I have a situation that I'm baffled to deal with and would love some input

and hopefully wisdom.

> >

> > I was living alone when I came down with this. I think it was probably

scabies at the time; I'm pretty sure it's Morgellon's now. My parents visited me

and very quickly got infested. We've had it for about a year. I eventually moved

in with them after spending every penny I could trying to get better. I love

them dearly.

> >

> > My dilemma is that I want to help my parents very badly and they are

extremely divided on pretty much everything. Since early on, my dad has

forbidden me from doing ANY research on the subject of mites, and the word

" morgellons " sends him into a frenzy of rage. My mom wants all the information

she can find and I have worked very hard to be her educator and physician to the

best of my abilities.

> >

> > My dad has gone through a lot of denial about having any kind of problem.

This is mostly accomplished through watching 16 hours of TV a day and spending 1

hour at Catholic mass. He initially saw 2 dermatologists and 1 GP and since they

didn't cure him, he says he's convinced that no one can help him except God (aka

Catholicism). He is also adamant that all symptoms are " the devil " and

imaginary. He has a very holier than thou attitude tends to blame me and my mom

for not being " right with God. "

> >

> > So, that is the situation. My parents definitely have the resources for

outstanding medical care, to get their home cleaned, and to eat properly. But my

dad controls the money and his mind is totally closed to anything but " satan. "

He won't read anything or talk about anything.

> >

> > I'm NOT denying that there can be a huge spiritual component to recovery.

But there are little things that can help them...even small things. My mom talks

of suicide and I completely believe her. Perhaps there's nothing I can do.

Because truly I think my mom has to do what is in her best interest and get the

hell away from someone who'd rather see her die, than spend a little money

getting her better.

> >

> > Thank you for reading. I know this sounds like an impossible situation. And

yes -- I know I should focus on my self and health first, which I usually do.

But seeing my mom tortured to death is...too much. And I am her only hope.

> >

> > Ian

> >

> > " a homeward angel on the fly "

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Anyone have a natural remedy for a sebacious cyst?