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dawg

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3. I'm so sorry.

Reply to DebJ (Original post)

Tue Feb 11, 2014, 02:36 PM

Feb 2014

We are still living in the Dark Ages as far as mental health care is concerned in this country. It's a national shame, and we could do so much better.

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True story: my seriously manic son seeks med care; told to come back in 9 days. [View all] DebJ Feb 2014 OP

Ridiculous situation... cyberswede Feb 2014 #1

I'm so sorry. Wait Wut Feb 2014 #2

I'm so sorry. dawg Feb 2014 #3

How we treat mental health Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2014 #4

good luck with things--keep us updated. i hope the doc gets back to you today. n/t orleans Feb 2014 #5

I've been there so many times I can't even count. I'm so sorry this is happening to you too. OregonBlue Feb 2014 #6

I am fortunate in that my son will go to the hospital on his own accord DebJ Feb 2014 #8

Yes, sometimes the police take my son to the hospital but when he gets very out there, he can OregonBlue Feb 2014 #10

So awful and scary. Like you said, it just doesn't have to be like this riderinthestorm Feb 2014 #7

Thanks everyone. THIS time, the doctor called back and a med change was ordered! n/t DebJ Feb 2014 #9

so happy to hear that fizzgig Feb 2014 #11

So glad to hear! Wait Wut Feb 2014 #12

Thank the Goddess libodem Feb 2014 #13

call them back every ten minutes 2pooped2pop Feb 2014 #14

My son is good at that....with the bipolar he just CAN'T let go of anything DebJ Feb 2014 #16

lol 2pooped2pop Feb 2014 #19

I'm through with the American healthcare system aint_no_life_nowhere Feb 2014 #15

Seeing a specialist around here does take a few weeks, but our DebJ Feb 2014 #17

Hubby was treated at an ER near Juan le Pain (spelling?) in France. DebJ Feb 2014 #18

suggestion: write Mrs. Obama or Mrs. Biden. grasswire Feb 2014 #20