Specialties Psychiatric
Published Nov 3, 2002
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patadney
61 Posts
There is a decanoate injection which can be given every 2 weeks if the pt is on a committal . This typically lasts 2 weeks and the opt does not have to take meds. Her Mom should talk to her psychiatrist.
Louie18
176 Posts
For psych. pts. to take meds until all is calm then they get tired of the EPS and numb mind syndrome so quit taking them for stimulation.
Check them out.
Noney
564 Posts
I just read abook called "The Quiet Room"
It is written by a woman who developed Schizophrenia at 17. It's her story with different chapters by the people that were around her also. Her case was severe but she survived.
I would reccomend this book to your friend. It may help her. Her daughter might not be ready for it though.
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