Posted by AnneL on April 3, 2001, at 13:16:29
In reply to Re: Panic Disorder/OCD/Suicidal Ideation HELP! » AnneL, posted by Sulpicia on April 3, 2001, at 4:44:29
> > Hi
> I'm so sorry that your daughter is so ill. I have a 15 y/o who has
> had some rough times too.
> Clearly you need an expert diagnostician since neither panic disorders
> nor OCD cause psychosis or suicidal ideation. I'm somewhat dismayed that
> in view of her prior history she's still got this diagnosis.
> One warning sign here for me at least is her reaction to the zoloft.
> When I hear about a reaction like this, I immediately wonder about bipolar
> disorder, which can be set off by anti depressant meds. Moody also makes me wonder.
> I'm sure there is a longer history here but for the present probably
> the best thing you can do is look on the web or in the phone book
> for the local chapter of NAMI [national association for the mentally ill].
> They can give you a ton of support and often have meetings or support people
> available at the hospital.
>
> The other really helpful thing to do is get educated on the disorders
> and their treatments. A good place to start are the links at this site.
> About the adolescent bed -- great if you can find it but remember she
> can also be admitted thru the emergency room and they often have better
> connections. Suicidal ideation is a bona fide emergency and your mom
> is not a professional. Trust me on this one, a single untrained person
> cannot do a 24 hour suicide watch. Another possibility might be to get
> round the clock help by asking her pdoc. I know that this sort of care
> is available. Perhaps you could try to access it.
>
> Were I in your shoes [and I have been there] I would take her to the
> emergency room and get her admitted. Let her wait for the bed in safety.
> You actually do have an emergency on your hands.
>
> Let us know how things work out.
> S.Thank you very much for responding. I agree with you entirely and I have questioned her diagnosis and response to the Zoloft as well. We are taking her to Northridge Medical Center to the ER for psychiatric evaluation and admission to their adolescent inpatient program. Our first choice is UCLA, but there are no beds, and time does not permit. I agree that this is a bona fide emergency and know that even though she is calm right now, that could mean that she is actually plotting her suicide. I will keep all posted and hope that the admission process goes as smooth as possible. And I pray for an accurate diagnosis and proper medical treatment. I will be researching all that I can on various mental disorders so I can be armed with knowledge. Thank you again for alll your help. AnneL
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