General What Would You Do In A Crisis?

[amethist]

Finally heard from hubby's CPN. Unfortunately he will not be coming to see hubby on Wed as he has to go into hospital tomorrow to have his Gall bladder out.

We do now have a contact at the mental health unit though, if we should need it. He is also annoyed that no one has contacted us, but it may be that it is on his private system and no one but him can access it. But now he knows and will pull all the plugs out once we hear from him next week.

 

[Whitneys story]

So nice to to hear! How are you two holding up? ((((((((((Amethist n Hubby)))))))))). Does H have any projects to keep him busy or is he feeling sensitive now. Sometimes a distraction can help. :) Whitney

 

[amethist]

He is resting in between doing bits and pieces Whitney. Plus he is looking forward to us going away for a few days on Sunday.

 

[Barberian]

Congratulations on handling the situation so well. I wasn't sure if I should "like" the OP, or not. It's sad amethist's husband had to go through this, but her handling of the situation was exceptional.

So far, I have been able to tell when I'm losing it, and if my wife is around I've told her to stay away from me, and if I totally lose it, or it looks like I am about to lose it, to call 911. I tell her, her safety is the most important thing. She is in poor health and would suffer badly if I attacked her, or threw something and it hit her.

Let the professionals deal with the crisis. They show up in numbers and have the training to deal with the situation.

 

[Whitneys story]

So glad about the get away! I am sure you both need some R and R. You have had quite the year!

Sending calming sea breezes. Hugs, Whitney

 

[BloomInWinter]

(((((((Amethist)))))

Great job! Your hubby is so lucky to have you.

 

[PeekieBlue]

Amethist, you dealt with your husbands crisis superbly and with such strength. I hope both hubby and you are doing ok now.

I am quite appalled that your husband was deemed mentally fit to be discharged that same evening if not only for his safety but also your wellbeing.

I was threatened by my ex yesterday over the phone. Turns out he had just come from an emdr update session and was in a bad place. I left a message for the emdr therapist to call me as I had concerns. Has he called? What do you think!

As I'm about to qualify as a CPN I hope my own experiences will make me a better mental health nurse for it. It's so important to always care for the patient AND look out for the carer.

Thinking of you x

 

[amethist]

I thought i had come out of this reasonably unscathed, but to be honest I am full of anxiety, wondering when the enxt episode like this will be.

We were away for a few days at the beginning of the week and hubby had an episode on the first night away. I outwardly kept my calm and got him to bed, but inside I was scared it would escalate to be as bad as this one was.

I really cannot go on like this and need to find a way to deal with it all.

 

[PeekieBlue]

I'm sorry you are struggling Amethist, sounds like its a delayed reaction to what was a very scary and stressful event.

Who do you have to turn to for support after such a worrying experience? Is there someone nearby who you can talk to very quickly and get reassurance and support from?