Posted by AnneL on April 4, 2001, at 18:55:21
In reply to Re: Panic Disorder/OCD/Suicidal Ideation HELP! » AnneL, posted by Sulpicia on April 4, 2001, at 17:18:30
> > > > > Hi Liz,
Thanks for responding to my rambling thoughts, its so great to have someone who understands and has been there! We are ready for the discharge planner! I have already called UCLA Child and Adolescent Anxiety Program and have been financially cleared. The intake coordinator will be calling me for initiating the assessment process. My plan is for Holly to go from inpatient when appropriate to d/c her (Now I know not to let myself get pushed around!) to either an inpatient our partial outpatient program (8:30 to 3:30) everyday. Evidently UCLA is well-known for their excellent testing and diagnosis as well as their multidisciplinary approach. I spoke to Holly this morning during her phone privilege time and she sounded quite pleasant (she must be so relieved to be getting away from it all) and said she would like to see her Aunt Julie on visiting days and would like to see me on Family group/process days (Mon, Thur, & Sat). It's kind of funny because in all actuality she has no choice about me being there on group days because its mandatory! But, I took it as a positive step in the right direction. I have no faith that any of this immediate inpatient business will lead to a correct diagnosis or medication plan, but she is safe and her anxiety level is coming down and my major goal is to get her to what I consider to be one of the better chances of getting an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Thanks again for listening and keep the good advice coming, its so much appreciated. Anne
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