tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126905610166925807.post1777839050749903927..comments2024-03-14T13:11:28.281-04:00Comments on Overcoming Schizophrenia: Helping vs. EnablingAshley Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227478646550668474noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126905610166925807.post-6516889172562218062017-10-08T15:12:13.872-04:002017-10-08T15:12:13.872-04:00A schizophrenic has the inability to self diagnose...A schizophrenic has the inability to self diagnose. The changes in my husband were so gradual that it took years before it was noticeable by me. I talked to many law enforcement including the D.A. and no one would force him into treatment because he had rights that protected him unless he was a danger to himself or others. He was finally (after years) arrested for using a car without permission.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126905610166925807.post-86417016060380103912015-02-10T11:16:04.552-05:002015-02-10T11:16:04.552-05:00My brother is Paranoid Schizophrenic. However, he...My brother is Paranoid Schizophrenic. However, he has never been diagnosed and doesn't think anything is wrong with him. I've been trying to get him help. He was brought to the hospital ER twice by the police, however the ER Dr.(Osteopathic Dr.) doesn't do anything and lets him go. I started the process of involuntary commitment. I'm currently waiting on the County Attorney&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126905610166925807.post-32388708895509712212013-01-23T08:31:12.920-05:002013-01-23T08:31:12.920-05:00Krystal Lynn,
Hi, I left a comment on your blog t...Krystal Lynn,<br /><br />Hi, I left a comment on your blog too! Thanks for sharing your blog with me.<br /><br />Tina Fariss Barbour,<br /><br />I am glad you are getting the support you need now!Ashley Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227478646550668474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126905610166925807.post-7388086333171997942013-01-20T21:33:42.696-05:002013-01-20T21:33:42.696-05:00This is a great post, Ashley--very compassionate. ...This is a great post, Ashley--very compassionate. I went for years without diagnosis or treatment of depression and OCD. I am fortunate that I didn't get into legal trouble, but I suffered needlessly because of my reluctance to tell anyone how I felt. It would have helped me to even have had encouragement to get help.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126905610166925807.post-68269251091086313182013-01-19T11:05:15.931-05:002013-01-19T11:05:15.931-05:00I just found your blog and this post really spoke ...I just found your blog and this post really spoke to me. I have had severe depression and have OCD, fortunately I have always had the clearness to recognize when I have to go in for help, new or additional medication, and the like. My husbands brother recently passed away, he was only 47 and died of an accidental morphine overdose. He was bipolar and for years my husband and I talked about how Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288842067954888301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126905610166925807.post-36077903768350474442013-01-17T16:52:08.036-05:002013-01-17T16:52:08.036-05:00Tour Guide,
I just thought of something in respon...Tour Guide,<br /><br />I just thought of something in response to your comment- change. I don't like change even though I try it for brief moments because I am comfortable where I am... Forced change is difficult, but sometimes necessary in order to regain focus. Like your wife, as a result of the forced treatment I am in recovery.Ashley Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227478646550668474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126905610166925807.post-45816954613968470662013-01-17T12:44:58.803-05:002013-01-17T12:44:58.803-05:00My wife's fist stay in the hospital was forced...My wife's fist stay in the hospital was forced - I had to have the police bring her. The mandated she stay and forced her to take medication because they judged her a danger to herself. I hated to see her forced to stay and forced to put things into her body that she didn't want, but it had to be done. While she isn't all better now, she is better, and the forced hospitalization andTour Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17246189018265077738noreply@blogger.com