Posted by Sulpicia on April 3, 2001, at 19:31:48
In reply to Re: Panic Disorder/OCD/Suicidal Ideation HELP! » Sulpicia, posted by AnneL on April 3, 2001, at 13:16:29
> > Excellent that you're moving quickly here.
At some point find out the law in CA on voluntary/involuntary
admissions and age. I suggest this bcuz in my state if they are
over 14 they can refuse to sign in, in which case you have to file a
petition and do it involuntarily. It's a bit unnerving at first in terms
of paper work and rules. I've found it's best to be prepared.
Try to grab as many phone numbers of people on the unit as possible,
like her nurse, unit manager, therapist etc.
Visit if you can and be prepared for the possibility of her being *really*
mad at you. One last suggestion: your child will seem extremely normal to you
and you will probably witness some nasty acting out [normal for kids w/out
visitors in a psych hospital] but don't let her convince you that she doesn't
need to be there.
I'll keep checking back here. Depending on diagnosis I may be able to offer some
great on-line support communities in addition to this one.
And remember: you're doing the right thing, you're keeping her alive, and don't
let her play on you so you feel otherwise.
Best,
S.
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