The new inmate at the mental hospital announced in a loud voice that he was the famous British naval hero, Lord Nelson. This was particularly interesting, because the institution already had a "Lord Nelson."
The head psychiatrist, after due consideration, decided to put the two men in the same room, feeling that the similarity of their delusions might prompt an adjustment in each that would help in curing them. It was a calculated risk, of course, for the two men might react violently to one another, but they were introduced and then left alone and no disturbance was heard from the room that night.
The next morning, the doctor had a talk with his new patient and was more than pleasantly surprised when he was told "Doctor, I've been suffering from a delusion. I know now for a fact that I am not Lord Nelson."
"That's wonderful," said the doctor. "Who are you?"
Smiling coyly, the patient replied, "I'm Lady Nelson."
2007-12-15 10:44:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Two friends of mine were schizophrenic
but they had their good moments, when one of ther husbands took me to see them we had a right laugh. Shock treatment gets them back to normal then we sit and laugh at the things the done.
For when K was sent to the hospital by her doctor, she wouldn't go unless she could take her dog with her. We still laugh on the phone at that, so patients do get better, like just in another illness please draw yours claws in it was only fun.
2007-12-15 12:15:03 · update #1
I can think of someone who needs to go to that place. Can they put her back together again . these split personalities are giving me a headache.
2007-12-15 10:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Hi Little Bird, Sorry to hear you are going through depression. Absolutely speak to your parents, they can help. There is never an easy way to bring up painful conversation. You can either continue to find a therapist who is able to help you sort things out, or your parents can speak to someone (insurance company?) who will help them find an adolescent clinic or hospital. If the depression worsens, you can always walk into an emergency room. As you may, or may not know, adolescence is an emotional time in our lives, and depression occurs more often than we'd like to admit. Hang in there, it does get better. Good luck!.
2016-05-24 03:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by marget 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At one of the hospitals where my son was a patient some humorous things did occur. I heard one young man tell his doctor "I am so confused today Doctor. I feel like I am a potpourri or a melange". This nice doctor gave him a hug and told him that when he could determine which he was to be sure and let him know. It was one of the nicer moments for me where this patient still had his sense of humor. My son did too at times.
2007-12-15 11:21:30 · answer #3 · answered by mydearsie 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Do I ever have a patient that is dressed in her straight jacket and ready to go. Do you think they would travel quite a ways north to get this person who has been deluding to being a lady? By the way, that was really funny Suzie, take a bow.
2007-12-15 11:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Eve 5 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunatly, one of my stepchildren was bi polar, schizophrenic and suicidal. I spent so much time in the psychiatric facility! Even 12 electric shock treatments didn't seem to help.
But it was cute Susie, a star for you!
2007-12-15 12:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by slk29406 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Thats a good one . My mom had to do a three month internship while in med. school years ago. She told us alot of what went on there. She wanted to see some changes made there and there were, with the help of others. She told of one young women she had to watch like a hawk because she always tried to bite mom because she told mom she was so "sweet ".
2007-12-15 11:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by Star doodle 2 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I worked in psychiatric hospitals for 33 years and you'll never know how often I wished it would have more light moments. We did have a few times that were funny-but not enough for my sense of humor. I'll bore you with one of my first encounters.
We gave the patients a little party at the end of our rotation in a State Mental Hospital. There was punch and popcorn along with the music. I was dancing with one fella and asked him what his name was. "I'm God!" he proclaimed. I must have looked a little surprised, so he added, "No-really. I'm God-ask me for something". I told him I had prayed to God that I wouldnt get divorced, but it didnt work. His reply came quickly. "Cant win em all." My first professional GOTCHA.
2007-12-15 10:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by phlada64 6 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Is that true. I know it could be but oh its so funny. I work with people who have MR and some of the funniest things come out of there mouths.
2007-12-15 10:53:16 · answer #8 · answered by flesh_of_daisy 4 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Split decision on that one
2007-12-15 19:51:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Suzie.......always a pleasure. We need jokes in SS. Lord knows we've had enough serious things in our lives!
2007-12-15 11:04:34 · answer #10 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋