Me again @EternalFlower
Feeling tired, maybe due to housemate having difficulties coping at the moment. He is 'ok', going through some depression. Not eating properly. It is hard to watch. I try everything to encourage him to get out of bed, eat proper meals etc. As you might have personally experienced ( I think I have to some degree) when someone is in that state, sometimes there is no amount of persuading that will 'fix' the situation.
He has a psych review tomorrow. His new cw is wonderful, so far. Very in tune with his needs & I appreciate that she tries to involve me & asks my opinion on things. She is quite young.
I'm trying to advocate for him to have short term hospital admission, similar to you. His behaviour is not 'extreme' enough, yet I really believe he needs hospital care. It is what he wants as well.
There is this massive gap between coping & being well.... And then extremely unwell, that is not recognised, or accommodated for in the health system.
It's as though I watch him slowly decline (over months). He might 'come good' or he might end up losing touch. It's the waiting part, where there is no help for him... Except me. .& I don't have the capacity or skills to do anything besides be his friend.
I really believe that short term hospital stays may give him the reprieve & security he needs. Rest for his mind. Fuel to keep going.
Day to day life, here at home is overwhelming for some people with very serious mental health diagnosis.
Not to mention, it is exhausting for me, as my resources are inadequate. Thanks for reading💜
Calm & happiness xx
