At least he was diagnosised that way. We
are both in our thirties. He can become
violent at times and I really don't know
what to do. Neither of us has money to
get him treatment and I am sick of living
under the threat of physical attack and
just a situation of being on edge. I
firmly believe it is causing me some
serious psychological issues. I have
discussed this with my mom, and she keeps
on saying there is nothing we can do if
there is no money. We live in Montana.
The other thing which concerns me is I am
a professional in a working environment if
his situation were to come out my job
could be on the line (They are really
touchy about having the right image.), but
he continues to be violent and not accept
his situation. In fact, he blew up just
an hour ago because he was upset a TV show
was on. he attacked me and knocked me out
of the recliner. I am concerned this
could escalate even further. I need some
advice, suggestions, and any information
on prgrams which could help him. Thanks
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antigone
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Posted: 04-08-08 00:19am
All I have for you is go to www.nami.org. They
list mental health facilities by state.
Get on the phone and start calling. Start
with a hospital with a psychiatric unit.
Call and ask for the nurses's station.
Explain briefly what you need. Ask if they
know of any free clinics or facilities
around. Call the county. They may be able
to give you some leads. Who diagnosed him?
Tell them you can not afford treatment;
can they give you a bunch of samples of
the medication prescribed? Then call the
drug company and tell them your story.
Frequently they will give the meds to
those in real need. He should qualify for
disability and a medical card through
medicaid. Those avenues may take time so
start now. The doctor should be able to
sign the proper paper work to have
disability started.
I hope one of the above help. Sorry I
don't have more. Wait - yes I do. If you
are in danger, have a plan and a place to
go and do it if things escalate. You are
no good to him or yourself if he hurts
you. Take care of you first.
All the best.
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