Mental Illness is Not a Pretty Thing
Posted at 9:05 AM on Apr. 25, 2006
My oldest daughter is in the hospital again? You know the one...the one with autism and bipolar disorder. Mental illness is an ugly, ugly thing.
During one of her typical rages this Sunday, however, she went too far. She threatened to kill my other children to get even with us for not letting her get her way. Would she actually do it? Probably not. I would hope not. But that's the problem with mental illness -- you just never know. Audrey has a history of doing whatever it takes to get her way.
So Rob took her to the sheriff's department Sunday night and was recommended to "Baker-Act" her (admit her involuntarily to a psych unit for evaluation). At this point we don't know if insurance will cover it. :(
Please pray for us. For finances, for Audrey, and for our oldest son (who has been acting out miserably since Sunday evening as well). We have had Audrey in a psychiatric hospital three times in the past, and she is always released as soon as insurance runs out -- never receiving the full amount of treatment she needs.
I don't want her to come home. She frightens me. :(
If any of you have sent email to the address above in the last few weeks, please resend it to Janne@momys.com. Somehow my Rob messed up my settings or port on the other computer so my email isn't functioning. *SIGH*
But, no matter how rough things get...God is still God and He is still in control.
This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!
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During one of her typical rages this Sunday, however, she went too far. She threatened to kill my other children to get even with us for not letting her get her way. Would she actually do it? Probably not. I would hope not. But that's the problem with mental illness -- you just never know. Audrey has a history of doing whatever it takes to get her way.
So Rob took her to the sheriff's department Sunday night and was recommended to "Baker-Act" her (admit her involuntarily to a psych unit for evaluation). At this point we don't know if insurance will cover it. :(
Please pray for us. For finances, for Audrey, and for our oldest son (who has been acting out miserably since Sunday evening as well). We have had Audrey in a psychiatric hospital three times in the past, and she is always released as soon as insurance runs out -- never receiving the full amount of treatment she needs.
I don't want her to come home. She frightens me. :(
If any of you have sent email to the address above in the last few weeks, please resend it to Janne@momys.com. Somehow my Rob messed up my settings or port on the other computer so my email isn't functioning. *SIGH*
But, no matter how rough things get...God is still God and He is still in control.
This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!
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Posted by flapjacks at 10:10 AM on Apr. 25, 2006
Sending (((hugs))) and prayers Janne.
Alice
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Posted by drewsfamilytx at 10:47 AM on Apr. 25, 2006
((((((((((((((Janne!!!))))))))))))))
My heart breaks for you! That is a very sad and scary situation to be in...but you did the right thing. You just never know with mental illness and what may happen "in the moment"...so you must take all threats seriously for the safety of you and your family.
Praying for you, your dh, your children and for dear Audrey!!!
Love,
Marsha
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My heart breaks for you! That is a very sad and scary situation to be in...but you did the right thing. You just never know with mental illness and what may happen "in the moment"...so you must take all threats seriously for the safety of you and your family.
Praying for you, your dh, your children and for dear Audrey!!!
Love,
Marsha
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Posted by mistresninos at 12:35 PM on Apr. 25, 2006
(((Janne)))
I am so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. I pray that she might get the help she needs this time and especially that you all would be safe.
God bless and keep you.
Sara
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I am so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. I pray that she might get the help she needs this time and especially that you all would be safe.
God bless and keep you.
Sara
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Posted by Jn1512 at 2:04 PM on Apr. 25, 2006
Praying for your family...knowing what God
can do. He's the God of comfort and I know He's walking
right with you as you deal with this.
Hugs,
Michelle
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can do. He's the God of comfort and I know He's walking
right with you as you deal with this.
Hugs,
Michelle
how hard that must be.
Posted by Juliestew at 4:00 PM on Apr. 25, 2006
i'm so sorry you are going through this. and i was worried because my 6 year old squeezed the mouse too hard yesterday. we buried him last night. i will keep you and your daughter in my prayers.
IN HIM
julie
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IN HIM
julie
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Posted by hugs4Him at 4:50 PM on Apr. 25, 2006
I'm so sorry Janne; I'll be praying for you all
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Posted by Anonymous at 5:48 PM on Apr. 25, 2006
I'm sorry to hear about the troubles with your daughter. :(
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Two links are present in at least the last 3 TT’s, the one “Get the code here” should be linked to ThursdayThirteen.com, and the “Visit other Thirteeners” should contain a Technorati Tag that reads Thursday+Thirteen. Both links are required.
Please email me hssa81 [at] gmail . com (remove the spaces and put @ instead of [at]) If you have any questions. If I don't hear from you by Friday I will have to rremove you. :(
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Posted by HappySonlightMomof7 at 7:07 PM on Apr. 25, 2006
Oh, Janne. I am so sorry to hear this. :( I am praying that Audrey gets the help she needs and that the Lord will be with you all through this difficult time. :( How is little R doing with her being gone?
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Posted by eyecorn at 1:45 AM on Apr. 26, 2006
Janne:
Lifting you, your DH, Audrey and family up in prayer. I know it was a difficult thing to do, but the safety of your entire family (including Audrey) comes first...sending a big (((HUG))). Our prayers, hearts and thoughts are with you. May God grant you strength and comfort.
Michelle
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Lifting you, your DH, Audrey and family up in prayer. I know it was a difficult thing to do, but the safety of your entire family (including Audrey) comes first...sending a big (((HUG))). Our prayers, hearts and thoughts are with you. May God grant you strength and comfort.
Michelle
Praying for you
Posted by LadyMother at 7:28 PM on Apr. 26, 2006
I am so sorry you are going through this! I am praying for you to have strength and peace of mind. Also a real solution to this problem. Your daughter is valuable and precious and God has a plan and purpose for her life too. His will prevail no matter what the circumstances look like at this moment.
Be blessed, my sister.
Miss Meg
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Be blessed, my sister.
Miss Meg
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Posted by JavaMama at 11:18 PM on Apr. 26, 2006
You are in my prayers Janne.
Kelli
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Kelli
So sorry...
Posted by dawilli at 9:02 AM on Apr. 27, 2006
Wow, that must be so hard. I will definitely be praying for you guys. You hang in there and just keep taking things one day at a time, okay?
You're a wonderful mother despite any doubts that may creep into your mind during times like this, just keep drawing closer to the Lord- he'll never leave you nor forsake you,
praying for you,
ali
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You're a wonderful mother despite any doubts that may creep into your mind during times like this, just keep drawing closer to the Lord- he'll never leave you nor forsake you,
praying for you,
ali
Oh Janne,
Posted by jammyphoto at 9:51 AM on Apr. 27, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear you are in the throws of all of this. I know how exhausting and scary it can be. How old is she? We are dealing with bipolar 1 with our son and it's a nightmare. I'm sick of playing what feels to me like Frankenstein with the meds and trying to play the guessing games. Sick of the threats and defiance. Just trying to let ya know someone out there understands and will be praying for your daughter, your strength and guidance, and your whole family. I don't know anyone IRL whose child has bipolar disorder, so it can be lonely. I hope you have a better support system.
(((BIG HUGS)))
Jenn
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(((BIG HUGS)))
Jenn
I'm praying with you
Posted by Redeemed at 11:05 PM on Apr. 27, 2006
Just recently, I was reading somewhere in the book of Romans that we as a body of believers should rejoice when our sister/brother rejoices and weep when they weep. I'm heavy hearted with you. I pray God will give you super natural strength to get throught these upcoming days.
God be with you.
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God be with you.
You have my sympathy and prayers
Posted by whodoesmommylove at 11:22 PM on Apr. 27, 2006
I have a friend who has an 8 yr old son with similar issues. She is already feeling the same kind of fear you feel and he is only EIGHT. He is also bipolar and on medication. It is SO SAD. There isn't enough support in the medical community/insurance community for people in your shoes. Someday no resident shall say, "I am sick". (Good 'ol Isaiah) Right now Satan is so active on this earth and he is attacking the family unit in a big way. God knows he's done plenty to mine! Hang in there!
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Posted by Amber at 6:55 PM on Apr. 28, 2006
Janne, I am praying for you sweetie! That Baker Law Act in FL is TERRIBLE!!!! I have a friend that that happened too--Terrible.
BTW, I did email you at you new address, but I'm having trouble with my email too, so let me know if you got it...when you have time of course. You have enough on your hands right now as it is.
If you can't help with the website right now, I completely understand.
God Bless YOU and YOUR FAMILY!!!!
Amber
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BTW, I did email you at you new address, but I'm having trouble with my email too, so let me know if you got it...when you have time of course. You have enough on your hands right now as it is.
If you can't help with the website right now, I completely understand.
God Bless YOU and YOUR FAMILY!!!!
Amber
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Posted by gottsegnet at 9:29 PM on Apr. 29, 2006
I am so sorry, Janne. I will be praying...am praying.
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