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Mental Health Support

proud patriot

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11. this was an issue with my son

Reply to mopinko (Original post)

Thu Aug 24, 2017, 08:08 PM

Aug 2017

when he was a teen he wanted to try life off the meds .. he ended up in the hospital both times .. He decided
Hospitals are worse then taking his meds daily .. I hope this helps

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what would you say to someone who refuses meds? [View all] mopinko Aug 2017 OP

There's not much you can say. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2017 #1

The problem is that some really distorted thinking goes on Warpy Aug 2017 #2

You most likely know this, but invol. 72 hour MH hold is available on some states. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2017 #3

been there, done that. mopinko Aug 2017 #9

God is in the hospitals and pills too. nt WhiteTara Aug 2017 #4

Their mental health professional needs to know that Phoenix61 Aug 2017 #5

wont do that, either. mopinko Aug 2017 #8

Sorry that you are facing this awful dilemma. Thunderbeast Aug 2017 #6

I looked up anosognosia and maybe that's the right word. hunter Aug 2017 #10

i think you have something important and rare- people you trust. mopinko Aug 2017 #12

A friend said to me, when I complained of having to take meds, " We are so lucky to have them." No Vested Interest Aug 2017 #7

this was an issue with my son proud patriot Aug 2017 #11

I would simply say, hey meds have helped me... steve2470 Aug 2017 #13