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Ok , So I am reviewing my exam 3 and question number three was a growth and development question: A child who is five years old would most likely exhibit: a) concrete thinking b) makes simple classifications c) exhibits intuitive thought d) abstract ...

I am a PCT set to graduate BSN in May so generally I do not know everything nor do I claim to know everything, instead I ask questions in order to learn the things I do not know. Won't completely describe entire situation but a woman with a DNR was ...

Hi, Five weeks before graduation from a BSN program I had a bout of my mental illness because of high stress of a classmate of mine slandering me on the hospital's campus where I had been externing at. As a result, my school wanted that to home schoo...

A BIT OF STRONGER ADVICE.................... Excuse me Ms. Nurse, May I remind you that everyone has a history of mistakes that they are not particularly proud of. The choice here is yours to make - Will I learn from this and be a better person and n...

Quick Reply- Maybe this will help you Meerkat- Hope so.... www.power2u.org/debate.html If that is not what I think it is, PM me and I will get it to you. Just some interesting info on IOC's. Wish you were my nurse when I went through my difficult ti...

Hi Meerkat, I am very glad to hear that your patient will be transferred hopefully to a place where he feels he can participate in his tx. Yes, a PAD would be appropriate if he can locate a POA who would be willing to act on his behalf and it is alwa...

Ahhh, In here lies the question - The System wherever you may be tends to know what it states : "Physical" Danger to self or others, then one can be detained. But among that description, there are statements added such as If they don't eat or sleep o...

I would have to agree with Tiny here, Lots of Manic Patients are good at convincing otherwise, make sure he hasn't convinced you.....But still be objective about it from his point of view. You still want to advocate for him, just within reason..........

Perhaps the power may very well be in the large corps. and the government but this will only change as more people who are aware of it, decide these sources are acting in unequal fashion and demand for more coverage to those services such as you list...

I must say I am really enjoying these posts... To take a look at what we are saying and what may or may not be a misconception is a real step forward in the right direction. People with disabilities whether mental/developmental or whatever still need...

Hi Meerkat - First off, you call an organization bigger than yourself to ask for anonymous advice. An organization who is familiar with this type of story all too often. NAMI, NARSAD, NIMH, or anyone else you can google........ There are people withi...

Hey Mercy, All I am trying to convey is that it doesn't matter if it is a disorder or an illness or developmental or genetic, NO ONE should be put down, demoralized or discriminated against based on a God given situation. It is hard enough to deal wi...

All I can say is that it took me 10 years to finish my BSN - start stop start stop for alot of reasons........but this May I graduate. Its truly not about how old you are or how long it takes but girl you already have what it takes ----DESIRE----- Yo...

Clee- From where I come from, this type of "kidnapping" happens more than one would realize. People in these types of situations are held against their will all the time and their little resources do nothing against institutions and MD's that are rol...

Meerkat - A 302 petition is for involuntary commitment. I will tell you that in PA this can happen very easily. Words true or untrue can be said against you and if a judge or representative of that judge deems those words to be credible or convincin...

Ladies - Please check out www.disabilityisnatural.com (PFL) Perhaps this may help you with your discussion with others as it has helped me. Just as autism is unfortunate, I guess you could call Mental Illness a genetic disorganization of brain cells ...

Not sure, but how did he come across being an inpatient? And what does the law say in your state?

Can you clue me in on what a Baker Act is? please? Does he have anyone in his life who is particularly familiar with him and his past mania actions? Sometimes Manics will listen to those who they are familiar with, sometimes not. Does he have a Psych...

Best Case scenario- they were accidents Worst Case scenario - they were not accidents. both need to be explored without focusing on either side..............

Does anyone on this thread think like I do? I mean shouldn't we have a "FIGHT MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA" magnetic ribbon sticker for cars ? I was on vacation and went into one of those magnet stores and everyone seemed to be selling breast cancer awaren...

A few years ago in one of my more outspoken moments, I wrote to Dr. Phil expressing a need for him to do a show on mental illness and the more productive side of the many people that are living with control over their illnesses. I have not had a bout...

From my own experience, having been dx'd @ 15 years old, I was put on Li+ but there was talk at one time I was on tegretol and depakote. I was approx 120lbs at the time. That was short lived and went on the LI+ which I continue to take this day 20 ye...

Other thoughts - I called my gf who is also in the same nursing school as I am. And she said that whenever she is having a hard time, she thinks of me and finds me an inspiration.. Awwwww. She said that if I did have a problem there are laws that pro...

Fortunately there is enough salt in our food already. In my experience having consumed 1200mg of Li+ per day x 21 years consistently I usually drink between 96oz and 120oz of water per day and I have never been toxic or had a problem with my kidneys....