My dad's lost his mind.....here we go again

**Marigold2** · 08-16-2011, 01:22 PM

Any news yet? Sending prayers to you and family.

**Queen of Poop** · 08-16-2011, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Marigold2

Any news yet? Sending prayers to you and family.

No news yet.

But my dad did phone my mom yesterday around 4 pm. He really wanted to know if she had been there trying to get in to see him. Apparently the nurses had told him no, but the voices in his head told him she had been there. She hadn't, she was at home all day yesterday. He clearly has issues and is in the best place he can be for them.

I had to explain to my mom how to pump gas last night though. She's 70 and never had to do it herself, dad always did it. Hopefully she was successful.

**phesina** · 08-16-2011, 05:03 PM

I lit a candle for you and your parents too, Gayle.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} and ~~~~~~~PURRS~~~~~~~ and lots of

,
Pat and cats

**Queen of Poop** · 08-16-2011, 09:58 PM

My mom had a conversation with the doctor evaluating my dad. He feels sorry for him, says he's suffering, has "mood" swings. Really dude, where'd you get your degree, a cereal box. The man says "they" shine lasers in his eyes, he has 3 voices in his head and he has mood swings!!! He was crawling on his belly with a GUN!!! It would seem they're going to decide to ship him home next week, they have Thursday "hearings" to determine who stays and who goes. Who's going to be responsible if this idiot lets my dad out and he hurts or kills someone! OMG I am so angry, disappointed, upset!!! He has rights and can't be forced to take medication. I had hopes they could actually help him.

**Karen** · 08-16-2011, 10:24 PM

I'd definitely ask for another doctor to see him and evaluate him! He completely sounds like a danger to himself and others in his current mental state.

**Catty1** · 08-16-2011, 10:41 PM

In Alberta, Ponoka has one of the best-known and oldest psychiatric hospitals in the province. This does not mean "best".

Using medication is absolutely a good way for someone to be helped, as long as it deals with the condition a person has, and doesn't just mask it.

{{{hugs}}} I can't really imagine how frustrating this is for you. Bear in mind that you heard what the doctor said second hand, from your mom - and any honest person who is upset might hear something different than what the doctor actually said or meant.

More prayers coming.

**phesina** · 08-17-2011, 09:41 AM

Gayle, can you talk with this doctor yourself? Your mother might be a bit overwhelmed by the entire situation.

And getting a second opinion sounds like a good idea.

More hugs and purrs and love and prayers for you.