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CestmoiContributor
As a carer, I find it worrying and scary when left to deal with my son's serious mental issues when the professional people and clinic will not support him. How am I meant to cope?
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WinterSunSenior Contributor
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CestmoiContributor
Hi WinterSun
Good on you for standing your ground with the system. I am sure that your son would have appreciated that. I know, first hand, the toll all this takes on a carer. Yes, my daughter has been fantastic.
My son's insurance was charged over $900 a day for his private stay; he was having titration of his medication which caused him to easily fall asleep resulting in him falling several times. He was sent to Emergency because of the falls. After his last fall & being checked at Emergency, my son was reluctant to return to the Clinic because of the lack of treatment there but Emergency would not keep him & he was returned to the Clinic. Upon returning to the Clinic, my son was told that the clinic did not have the capacity to treat him also; so now he is with us. We also cannot do this. We feel that my son has been left in limbo, with us left to care for him. Surely if the Clinic is titrating his medication which causes him to sleep standing, they should be responsible for him. Apologies for the long post. I am so upset and angry.
I wish you a good day
Cestmoi
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WinterSunSenior Contributor
Hi @Cestmoi
Your story is so awful. I feel for you.
Does your local public hospital have a pecc unit ?
This is a psychiatric emergency care centre where patients who present to emergency can be referred and observed for a few days to monitor meds etc
Unfortunately as we know mental health is severely underfunded. When my son was hospitalised it was a juggling act for beds with those still unwell but not critical being discharged. Only those who are a threat to themselves or others are hospitalised. This leaves the great shortfall that causes us unskilled carers to be utilised.
Have you thought of contacting the hospital, his doctor or your local member about the situation.
Hoping you enjoy some more peaceful hours.
WinterSun
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G2796Casual Contributor
I hope you follow up the Psychologist visits as you can get some for your son as well as yourself, i.e. 20 each. Good luck. I feel for you.
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CestmoiContributor
Hi WinterSun
I thank you for sharing this information. The mental health system in WA has completely failed in this instance.
My son was taken via ambulance to Emergency last night. I am hopeful that this time he will get the care he needs.
I just feel so helpless and crying so often 😢😭
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CestmoiContributor
Hi G2796
yes, I have followed up and thank you for those kind words
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