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07.08.08, 10:08 AM General Topics
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Psych moms: My cousin had to have her 21 yo son committed. They've diagnosed him with "atypical psychosis." What is this really? Also, how does my cousin motivate the dr. and social worker to come up with a plan for her son? They keep throwing it over to her (i.e., "what do you want to do with him when he's released?") rather than coming up with some options. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.08.08, 10:08 AM Flag
 

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Wow. Maybe she could suck up to them big time-- "You guys are the experts, how wonderful that I have you as a resource, what would you do if this was your family member...?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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When he is discharged will he be stabilized on meds? I would start applying for disability and look for a residential program unless she wants him living at home w/ her full time. He probably will not be able to work or go to school for a while but he should get into some full-time program asap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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He will be stabilized. He's on disability. Residential programs have 2 yr. waiting lists--he's already on list. She needs the social worker to tell her what programs are available but he is unwilling to do his job. Alternatively, she needs the dr. to give an "axis 1" diagnosis to get into programs she knows about. No one seems to be willing to actually help her find a long-term solution. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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i am the poster immediately below. "atypical psychosis" is an axis i diagnosis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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^^ and i just wanted to comment that it sounds like your cousin has done an incredible job of accessing resources so far. good for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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It's become her full-time job. It's so absurd that the SW can't identify these resources for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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"atypical psychosis" is kind of a catchall diagnosis when someone is exhibiting symptoms that indicate a lack of connection with reality and distorted cognitions that do not fall within or fully meet another diagnosis. it's not a very helpful diagnosis for your cousin in terms of helping her understand prognosis. ita with pp that they need to provide her with some resources (it's called "aftercare" or "discharge" planning) and she needs to assert that she will not accept him into her care without these resources in place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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Thanks. I'll tell her. The SW said certain programs are only available if he's homeless, but even the homeless shelters have waiting lists, so what is she supposed to do? Have him sleep on a park bench? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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if she's not prepared to take him back in her home (especially if due to potential danger to herself, others or him), she should tell the social worker that he needs to pursue the homeless programs because he is in reality without a home. also, for her support, she might want to check out national alliance for mental illness (NAMI) - they can be a great resource for those who have severely mentally ill loved ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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np: I used to work with mentally ill adults. NAMI is a great resource for families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Was she able to get him committed against his will or was he in agreement? I ask because my 22 yr old brother definitely needs a reeval and different meds, but he thinks he is "better" and refuses to go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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