Psychosis and chronic fatigue syndrome

That sounds so tough @Biggles .

I have been in the hand of the treatment authority. Yes, it was a very traumatic time, and even recently, years on, I still get flashbacks of things that happened.

Then again, I consider that if i wasn't under mandatory treatment, I probably wouldn't be here alive to tell the story.

Yes, it is a catch 22, but I also feel that if having a daughter who is alive is better than not having a daughter anymore.

I recognise this is so hard now. What do professionals or her treating team suggest?

At the same time, do you have supports in place for yourself?

Please hold on. There IS hope.

Thanks for the feedback.

She does not have any treating team, she does not even have a constant GP. She distrust everybody in the medical profession.

Yes I am taking care of myself but my wife is not covering very well with it.

At least she has red or what you have said

To be honest, I think for me, the mental health team had to be cruel to be kind. Yes, it wasn't ideal, but I know for sure that if I didn't get the treatment I so desperately needed, I wouldn't be here today @Biggles

It hasn't been an easy journey at all. It has often been distressing and horrific. Yet I'm here to tell the story and I have no regrets. I thank the mental health system for everything. Because honestly, I was at death's door.

As I post, I'd encourage you to really look after yourselves. If you need to speak to someone, feel free to chat to one of our lovely counsellors on 1800 187 263 (M-F 10am-8pm AEDT). Carers deserve to be supported too. You can't pour from an empty cup.

We are here for you.

Re: Tyme requesting response

Thank you for the feedback. I did ring the support number and spoke to Mathew who confirmed to me that you sometimes have to be be cruel to be kind. That if we don't have our daughter put on a treatment authority that her condition will most likely get worse.

In addition to the concern my wife has that our daughter may get worse if put on a treatment authority, my wife is concerned that nothing will be done about our daughters chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

Has anyone else had experience with Psychosis combined with CFS?

I am in a very similar situation my child has refused any medical intervention in medication or counselling after suffering a significant psychosis. They are now back at home and I can see slipping back.

I don't know how to help as they are not open to any