i called an old friend last week after
about more than a year lost contact, and
realised her mind is very different. She
said she often taked to bin laden and
president bush in a conference, and
sometimes people were trying to hurt her.
She afraid of everyone and locked herself
mostly all day in her room until at night
she came out and eat. The conversation
with her was inconsistence (example asking
on one subject and she replied something
totally different, and inconsistence) .
She has been like this for the last 8
months ( I called again yesterday asked
her monther).
I told her to see doctor, but she refuses
because she said “if I describe my
condictions to doctor, they will think I
am crazy”,and she doesn’t want anyone
thinks her as a crazy person.
I want to help her, she lives in boston,
and I am in los angeles. I probably will
have to fly there for couple days and
arrange all the helps for her. But
before I go there, I was wondering if
anyone here point me resources in east
boston area, especially logan. She has
been unemployed since her sickness, and
she doesn’t have insurance nor any
financial aids. She lives with her
parent and they can barely find food on
the table. Please advise what is the
first thing I need to do?
Regards,
v.
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 03-20-06 13:49pm
Their has got to be some way to get some
assistance for the family or at least for
her after all, who will she have after her
family passes on, if you really want to
get involved, check with the state and try
to get her a social service worker that
might be able to help her. I do not know
what it is like in boston. Is she under
Dr.'s care? It is good to see that you
do care.
You might even cotact the schizophrenia
association, they may bee able to lead you
in the right direction do you know if she
is on any meds for her condition?
Good luck!
Hope this helps
let us know what you find out.
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vuacorona
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 3 Location: USA
Posted: 03-20-06 14:27pm
Dear sandyallen,
thank you for your replied, and to
answer your question, no she is not on any
medication at this moment nor doctor's
care. Obviously she said she is not sick,
and she doesn't want to see any doctor.
Her parent can't persuate her to see
doctor, and regarding about medical and
latest technologies are beyond her parent
knowledges.
I talked to her mother yesterday, and
her mother was crying in the
conversation.
Regarding about social service, I have
no idea about this, how do I find them in
her area? If you or anyone in here could
point out some number, email, or web
address is appreciated.
Thanks
v.
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 03-20-06 16:01pm
Hi there! You might be able to find
something on the web about disability
services in her area, this isthrough her
state, the tate of boston, it might help
her family also. In our area it is
senior and diabled services. I hope
that the mother is not afraid of loosing
her daughter, your friend does sound in a
lot of denial. You might also find
some help for her through the
schitzophrenia association throu the webb,
I do not know too much about that
association. You might also call the
chamber of commerce in their area. I
am nooo Dr. But it does sound like she
needs one as something has happened. I
know one thing her and her family has my
blessings along with you for trying to
help, it is just that you are so far away,
my opinion is is that if she does not get
help soon she could get worse. Could
it have been a nervous breakdown or
something like that, we really do not
know, it might be beyond our help, she
might need a professional to talk to and
possibly some meds.You can always start
with welfare and they can help you with
the assistance you need.
She should get applid for .S.S.I and then
they can help her into whatever else she
can get into but she will have to see a dr
because it is kind of obvious she cannot
work anymore.
Good luck!
I am here for you!
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slam
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 100
Posted: 03-20-06 19:04pm
Why don't you email mindfreedom. Ask
david oaks if he knows of someone in
boston who can help your friend. I would
start with a therapist who specializes in
delusions without using meds. Good luck!
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vuacorona
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 3 Location: USA
Posted: 04-02-06 16:30pm
She had been in bed for a long time until
the last few day started got up and
socialize until yester she tried to break
herself and the house. Her family had to
called 911 and they came over took her
away.
