I am bipolar, to start… My son was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder but I’m thinking it’s more schizophrenia because of the hallucinations. Anyway, I was getting advice from like minded people. The mods said I should ask the family group. There lost. Saying things like, they would restrain him, put him n cuffs and take him to hospital. Have u ever tried to restrain someone going threw psychosis? He’s like twice my size. I way 115 soak and wet. His delusions are toward me. Yea restraining him would really work… A lot keep coming at me like I’m a bad person. Saying to take him to the hospital. OF COURSE he has been taken to the hospital by the cops. The CRISES WORKERS HAVE TO ADMIT HIM. The er doctor CANT, the cops CANT. ONLY the crises workers who have seen him TWICE n a month and say, at this time he’s not a threat to his self OR anyone else being n JAIL. My heart is breaking. It’s like they’re punishing him for having a mental illness. WHY WONT THEY HELP HIM 
I’m sorry you had a bad experience on the family side. I guess the two sides really aren’t meant to cross at all.
I had a bad experience trying to get admitted too… the hospital just won’t do it unless you fee that way at the time if admittencd
That’s even worse in my opinion.
Do you have a husbund to protect you from him or you are divorced?
I was in the family forum once and I almost cry.
Did your son take any meds ?
I agree. It sucks. It breaks my heart. Damn paranoia and delusions coming at me. Why can’t it be someone else. Anyone else. I’m his mom. I’ve been there. I know what he’s going threw. It kills me I can’t take it from him. I’d take it ALL. I’d suffer quietly. I’ll suffer the rest of my life to save him from this. I think it hurts so bad cause I’ve been n his shoes, in the midst of psychosis. It’s so scary.
Yes, he started meds in November when he was in the hospital. He had no after care when he got out. No refills. There’s very little for mental health here in Danville IL.
Can you travel to another state to refill the meds and see a good psychiatrist? Did your assurance cover that? You said you we’re not sure what illness he have. I think you need to find a good pdoc to dz him.
Edit: dz=diagnostic
In agreement with you all on the family forum side of things… What a nightmare I have myself and family members unwell now and in the past
Uk has gone all community based as well which scares the heck out of me as I’m not stable now
Keep at them
pressure on the services
Keep going that’s all you can do
After-care is a tricky one for anyone to accept Before they know they need it
Perhaps let it come from them
In that sense use them like a buffer
But keep on at them
I think it’s diagnosis. Romanian guy @anon73425833 
I’m sorry for your troubles. I know first hand the pain of watching a child suffer with mental illness and them not being helped by the system. It’s the most helpless feeling in the world. I know you would do anything to take the pain away from your son. I know you are struggling with your own symptoms too. I wish there was something I could tell you to make it easier. All I can say is I will be sending good thoughts your way and hope your son gets the services that he needs. And remember you have to take care of yourself in order to be there for your son, that doesn’t make you selfish. It’s imperative.
No I didn’t say that… He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder but that was before the hallucinations kicked in.
Id have to apply for a medical card in that state and then, I don’t really know for sure how that works. I have no vehicle and no extra money for a trip. I’m poor.
No where had a available spot for him as a patient for after care.
Thank u very much. I feel, heard.
Resources are so stretched.
I hope you have more luck if he is admitted again
I can’t see how anyone gets better without hospital
Even If it’s short-term with family support
GOT to get him medicine.
I talked to my sons public defender 2 weeks ago. She said the psychiatrist was going to see him at the jail June 14th. NOW, here we r, JUNE 14th. I called the jail. They have nothing for him today. I try to call REBECCA, his public defender. I’ve been calling her for THREE days now with NO luck getting a hold of her. I feel so helpless. We live n a COLD, CRUEL world.
Steph I am sorry for not understanding he’s in jail
Now is the time to get meds sorted
Find a story of someone ina similar position and died for lack of care
My mum had my psychiatrist changed when I was in hospital for 9 months by bringing in my sisters ashes
This is a screw you I will sue you situation
I really don’t know if this is a translatable thing to your situation
It made them take note anyway And try a bit harder
I got a call back from his public defender, Rebecca… This DOCTOR that was scheduled to go see my son today isnt even a psychiatrist. He’s a psychologist. She said he will not prescribe any medicine. BUT I don’t think he went to see him today. Waiting for a call back from supervisor at the jail. Am I n the twilight zone? All this time, 3 weeks. She gave me a different view. She said its up to me to get him into a Dr. The damn court is NO help… Good news though. I called my sons physician. He made a referral to the pavilion. Something about stat. Sorry, hard to keep everything in order. I tried to call my sons public defender back because I’m sure she’s gonna have to do things on her end like talk to states attorney and judge, contact jdc about transporting him over. Fingers crossed that this all go’s smoothly.
I don’t get normal people.