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renee92405 
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 looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Does anyone know anything about szchophrenia (sp?)? I'm looking for information, advice, treatment, support groups, doctors,  anything.  
  It's a long, complicated story, but my MIL has the condition.  I could sit here for days and tell stories and situations that have occurred.   I am so upset and depressed over it b/c it has gotten worse recently.
  Can anyone help me, her, and the family?
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			Posted 3/8/06 9:16 AM    | 
	
	
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csorisi 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
First I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about your MIL, & I hope that everything works out for you, your Dh & your family.  Have you tried getting any suggestions from her regular doctor of any places that he/she would recommend you can go.  I don't know where you live but there is a place in Seaford on Jackson Avenue called the Southeast Nassau Guidance Center & they handled alot of cases such as these as well as drug/alcohol. My husband is a pharmacist in seaford & deal with them alot. The number 516-221-3030.  If you don't live close to seaford then you can call them & maybe they know of another place that is closer to your home.
  Good luck 
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			Posted 3/8/06 4:36 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
You have FM 
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			Posted 3/8/06 5:51 PM    | 
	
	
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rose825 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
YOu have FM from me too 
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			Posted 3/8/06 6:31 PM    | 
	
	
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renee92405 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Thank you to all that have replied and sent me FM.  You are all very kind for wanting to help. Thank you 
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			Posted 3/8/06 7:41 PM    | 
	
	
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sophie78 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Posted by csorisi
  First I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about your MIL, & I hope that everything works out for you, your Dh & your family.  Have you tried getting any suggestions from her regular doctor of any places that he/she would recommend you can go.  I don't know where you live but there is a place in Seaford on Jackson Avenue called the Southeast Nassau Guidance Center & they handled alot of cases such as these as well as drug/alcohol. My husband is a pharmacist in seaford & deal with them alot. The number 516-221-3030.  If you don't live close to seaford then you can call them & maybe they know of another place that is closer to your home.
  Good luck 
 
  I actually would not recommend this place anymore because they do not have any full time psychologists working for them anymore.  Just social workers.
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			Posted 3/8/06 11:34 PM    | 
	
	
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sophie78 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Go to the NAMI website. It is the national alliance for mental health and lists lots of resources.  You need to find a good psychologist and psychiatrist.  Where do you live?  However, she may need a higher level of care depending on how stable and psychotic she is.  A higher level of care would include in patient hospitalization or a partial hospitalization program.   
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			Posted 3/8/06 11:36 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Message edited 3/8/2006 11:37:00 PM. 
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			Posted 3/8/06 11:36 PM    | 
	
	
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Janice 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
  My FIL has schizophrenia, some days are good, others not.  He is on a ton of meds now, but it gets crazy.  DH doesn't know what behavior he should be held accountable for. 
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			Posted 3/9/06 7:16 AM    | 
	
	
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Posted by am470
 
 Posted by csorisi
  First I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about your MIL, & I hope that everything works out for you, your Dh & your family.  Have you tried getting any suggestions from her regular doctor of any places that he/she would recommend you can go.  I don't know where you live but there is a place in Seaford on Jackson Avenue called the Southeast Nassau Guidance Center & they handled alot of cases such as these as well as drug/alcohol. My husband is a pharmacist in seaford & deal with them alot. The number 516-221-3030.  If you don't live close to seaford then you can call them & maybe they know of another place that is closer to your home.
  Good luck 
 
  I actually would not recommend this place anymore because they do not have any full time psychologists working for them anymore.  Just social workers. 
 
 
  Hmmmm.......  "just social workers".  I guess you are a psychologist.  
  Just for the record, while psychologists and social workers have very different training both are well qualified to do therapy.
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			Posted 3/9/06 9:29 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
I just wanted to send you hugs---            my mom is mentally ill and its def. not an easy thing ot deal with.
  I am here if you ever want to talk.
      
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			Posted 3/10/06 9:43 AM    | 
	
	
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MrsS1126 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
You have FM 
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			Posted 3/15/06 4:32 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Posted by rose825
 
 Posted by am470
 
 Posted by csorisi
  First I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about your MIL, & I hope that everything works out for you, your Dh & your family.  Have you tried getting any suggestions from her regular doctor of any places that he/she would recommend you can go.  I don't know where you live but there is a place in Seaford on Jackson Avenue called the Southeast Nassau Guidance Center & they handled alot of cases such as these as well as drug/alcohol. My husband is a pharmacist in seaford & deal with them alot. The number 516-221-3030.  If you don't live close to seaford then you can call them & maybe they know of another place that is closer to your home.
  Good luck 
 
  I actually would not recommend this place anymore because they do not have any full time psychologists working for them anymore.  Just social workers. 
 
 
  Hmmmm.......  "just social workers".  I guess you are a psychologist.  
  Just for the record, while psychologists and social workers have very different training both are well qualified to do therapy. 
  honestly...i am going to have to disagree!
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			Posted 3/15/06 7:25 PM    | 
	
	
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rose825 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
of course, you are a psychologist.  Its one of the age old battles. 
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			Posted 3/15/06 10:53 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Posted by rose825
  of course, you are a psychologist.  Its one of the age old battles. 
 
                             
  soooo true   
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			Posted 3/16/06 7:30 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Posted by rose825
 
 Posted by am470
 
 Posted by csorisi
  First I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about your MIL, & I hope that everything works out for you, your Dh & your family.  Have you tried getting any suggestions from her regular doctor of any places that he/she would recommend you can go.  I don't know where you live but there is a place in Seaford on Jackson Avenue called the Southeast Nassau Guidance Center & they handled alot of cases such as these as well as drug/alcohol. My husband is a pharmacist in seaford & deal with them alot. The number 516-221-3030.  If you don't live close to seaford then you can call them & maybe they know of another place that is closer to your home.
  Good luck 
 
  I actually would not recommend this place anymore because they do not have any full time psychologists working for them anymore.  Just social workers. 
 
 
  Hmmmm.......  "just social workers".  I guess you are a psychologist.  
  Just for the record, while psychologists and social workers have very different training both are well qualified to do therapy. 
 
  I wasnt going to reply, but the word "just" stuck to my skin. I totally agree with the above comment.
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JodiBabe 
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 Re: looking for help/advice re: Mental Health.... 
Posted by rose825
 
 Posted by am470
 
 Posted by csorisi
  First I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about your MIL, & I hope that everything works out for you, your Dh & your family.  Have you tried getting any suggestions from her regular doctor of any places that he/she would recommend you can go.  I don't know where you live but there is a place in Seaford on Jackson Avenue called the Southeast Nassau Guidance Center & they handled alot of cases such as these as well as drug/alcohol. My husband is a pharmacist in seaford & deal with them alot. The number 516-221-3030.  If you don't live close to seaford then you can call them & maybe they know of another place that is closer to your home.
  Good luck 
 
  I actually would not recommend this place anymore because they do not have any full time psychologists working for them anymore.  Just social workers. 
 
 
  Hmmmm.......  "just social workers".  I guess you are a psychologist.  
  Just for the record, while psychologists and social workers have very different training both are well qualified to do therapy. 
 
 
  I agree with the above poster that both are qualified.  Just for the record, I am neither psychologist nor social worker!
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