my mom is 39. she has been treated for depression forever!. but recently nothing is working for her. SO her doc put her on serequel.. she started getting a little better but then got worse and worse.. the doc kept upping the dose until she got to 400-500mg.. ? well... this was within 2 weeks she went from 100mgs-500mgs..and then Sunday she OD and tried to commit suicide. I would like to know any info on how i can help her, and my family etc?> anything thanks
2006-11-13 18:14:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm 19 and my mom is 39. she has been treated for depression forever!. but recently nothing is working for her. SO her doc put her on serequel.. she started getting a little better but then got worse and worse.. the doc kept upping the dose until she got to 400-500mg.. ? well... this was within 2 weeks she went from 100mgs-500mgs..and then Sunday she OD and tried to commit suicide.luckily I found her within 30-45mins of taking something? I would like to know any info on how i can help her and my family etc?> anything thanks. she's in ICU now but woke up tonight around 5. she will be staying at the hospital until they can figure something out.. i just want to know anything thanks
2006-11-13 18:53:03 · update #1
My heart goes out to you and your family. I've been married to the same wonderful man for thirty-one years. Twice prior to my knowing him he tried to kill himself. Since we have been together he has made 4 more attempts on his life. I don't know where you are from but most places have mental health assocations. They can help you to understand medications, patiants rights. For my husband I am his health care rep. when he can't speak-up for himself I have the legal right to do this . I got him to give me power of attorney so I can deal with his disabilty money and all the red tape that goes along with it. Your Mom's illness if she does have Bi-polar suicide is attempts can be a part of her illness. It is a long hard road and you need to seek help yourself so you can stay healthy enough to be an assistance in getting her the help she needs. There are support groups for families going thru what we both are. When my husband gets what I call imbalanced with his medicine it takes me giving him his meds. because he gets confused about days and times to take them. As we both turn 50 this year it seems like second nature to us to deal with his illness. His last attempt to take his life was last November. He was missing for 2days before he was found in a coma in our truck at a reststop we use to stop at a lot. It was very sad, I still am seeing a counslor myself to deal with learning who I am outside of his illness. Be careful not to become so involed you stop living like I have at times
2006-11-13 18:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can check the phone book and there should be a community scection that would help. Usually there is an 800 # that you can call and they can give you good answers. Also go to your school counselor, they can be a great resource. Don't try to handle this yourself, your mom need professional, adult help.
2006-11-14 02:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my state, we have something called the Baker Act, which would allow you to have your mother committed to a psychiatric hospital for 3 days (at least) since she is a danger to herself or others. Check to see if you have soemthing like that in your state. Further, contact a helpline and/or your local crisis center
2006-11-14 03:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try talking too her and see if she needs anything 4rm u some ppl need someone too talk tooo it makes things better 4 them
2006-11-14 02:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ivory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋