I thought at this time, it a little after seven in here, in North Idaho. I would be getting ready to leave kootenai medical center. Or in short while. Statement time...I have issue with wish washy people. It was set with Liz to see her psychiatrist. It been suggest that Liz goes and talk to her primary care psychiatrist. I lost count how many time Liz doesn't show up. Or even to call to tell them. She told me she wasn't sure if she want to go or not. Than she wondering if they could do an on line office call. I said to her “You have a four o' clock appointment, call the office people and see if they could set that up for your four o' clock spot to do on line office call”. No she doesn't call. She even say her mind needs a tune up. She mention even talking to her psychiatrist about going on Lexpro. That pretty common anti depression and or anxiety. Let call mood stabilizer, ones not going to one extreme to anther.
They're holding her TRANQUILIZER and one she feels the best on is KLONOPIN. Her rx is written out. Up to three tablet in 24 hour period if need.
Plus she hasn't been taking care of her hygienic all that well. I think it was Thursday I got out towel and some new clothes. I suggest that she take a shower. She ask me if she smell. I had to say “no”, which she didn't. But I told her that after a while all human will get a sour smell. Even I do.
When I cam to work on Friday, her clean clothes was and towel was in same spot. Plus I found wipes that she wipe down with. They were in trash can.
Liz has a bad case of P.T.S.D and she been sexual assault, more than once. It tends that people who is sexual assault sometime has poor hygiene.
So I gentle tell Liz she safe when I'm in Apartment and suggest she takes a quick shower.
It been suggest she goes in to Behavior health down in Courd'Alene. To have more intense help with her mind. Last time she was in for a week and half. I saw big improvement. But it up to the emergency doctors to have anyone admit to Behavior Health department here in Idaho. I'm not sure how the others states handle it.
Not sure if you can see the difference between yesterday clean and today cleaning of the book shelf. There was two little boxes I went though. Now it in one little box. One of the little box is going to the thrift store. Plus some books and a few figures.
It really terrible how our mental health system here in United States works.
Coffee is on and stay safe
Sorry about Liz. The mental health facilities here in Germany are very good, and treatment is available for all. Have a great, new month, Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt's like that game they used to do at school where they put things on a tray, then they remove some and you have to remember what was there - both pics look the same! :)
ReplyDeleteI go with Betty ;-)
ReplyDeleteSad about Liz, you have a lot of patience...
You are very patient. People like Liz need people like you
ReplyDeleteYou’re very good with Liz
ReplyDeletePoor Liz, she really does need some help.
ReplyDeleteI have the same issue with making phone calls. Could you dial for her and then sit there while she talks? For some reason I have a block when it comes to sitting down and dialing. I bet your Liz's issues are way more complex than mine, though.
ReplyDeleteI had to look at the pictures a couple of times to see what was different.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so heartbreaking to hear about Liz not taking showers.
ReplyDeleteShe may need a gently, but firm push to go to her appointment. It sounds like she really needs it.
It is terrible how our mental health system works. Sadly those most in need are also reluctant to go for help.
ReplyDeleteHope Liz gets the healthcare she needs.
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