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18-11-2018 09:21 PM
18-11-2018 09:21 PM
Getting unwell person admitted
At what point now does a person who is self harming regularly and has anger issues get admitted? It used to be when they are a harm to themselves or someone else but now when assistance is called for, the unwell person covers well, says all ok and left be. How bad does it need to get? It feels like no ones listening!
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18-11-2018 11:08 PM
18-11-2018 11:08 PM
Re: Getting unwell person admitted
It seems the services respond to those who yell loudest. Does your person have regular support and can you "get involved"?
Welcoome to the forum @Lilly4
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18-11-2018 11:28 PM
18-11-2018 11:28 PM
Re: Getting unwell person admitted
They live in a remote country town that only has a doctor visit once a fortnight and the usual psychologist is away on leave. Police have been called numerous times but after a short chat they leave and do nothing. Its then left to us the family to watch the cycle happen again only its getting more unpredictable lately. It takes 1-2 hours for the police to get there as usually the local one is out of town. They are over 25 and I dont believe there is a case worker to advocate.
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05-12-2018 11:13 AM
05-12-2018 11:13 AM
Re: Getting unwell person admitted
Hi @Lilly4,
Just checking-in to see how you are going. It is so tough for your family and you to have to provide an on-going support for your family member who continues to self-harm. Have you looked into getting a case worker to advocate for your loved one's well-being and care?
Hoping your whole family is getting more support than when you first posted!
Kindest,
Amour_Et_Psyché