mental health

[ColdWaterFshr]

My middle daughter, age 23, is halfway through an accelerated nursing program in downtown St. Louis.

She came home today saying she had a tough day at work, and I replied that I did too . . . .but it didn't compare.

She said she was assigned a patient today who intentionally laid his arm across a train track, up to the armpit, and let it be severed.  He brought the severed arm with him into the hospital a few days ago and is recovering.  She accompanied him to a group mental health therapy session where some artist came in with his guitar and played Bob Dylan songs, which he seemed to enjoy as if nothing had happened.

I'm sure much worse is ahead for her in the years to come.  So much incomprehensible suffering, and I worry about her own mental health in dealing with it.

 

[fishinwrench]

A guy that I went to school with.....and partied with during my early 20's is now going through some pretty serious mental issues...... He SWEARS that there are bugs/worms/or something crawling around under the skin on his arms & legs.  And although numerous tests and inspections by doctors have shown nothing of the sort, he just ain't buying it......He "knows" they are there....and it's driving him absolutely insane. 

I hate to see him going through that because he truly is a good dude.    Always worked hard and has never been a heavy drug user, big drinker, or anything like that. 

When you mentioned that dude letting a train run over his arm.....I honestly worry that my old friend is juuuust about to that point.  😔

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, ColdWaterFshr said:

 

I'm sure much worse is ahead for her in the years to come.  So much incomprehensible suffering, and I worry about her own mental health in dealing with it.

Sadly I'm afraid that you're prediction is likely accurate.   My mother ended her medical career at Fulton State Hospital, as a Med. Tech.  and one of the things she always used to say was.....

"Well, every room has stayed filled since I started there, but we still haven't cured anyone yet."  🤷‍♂️   

[ollie]

I hear stories like this every week. My wife works on the psych ward at the hospital in Joplin. Mental health is a huge problem I think in this country. My youngest son has also had mental health issues and currently is in a home. It is sad actually.

[ColdWaterFshr]

5 hours ago, ollie said:

I hear stories like this every week. My wife works on the psych ward at the hospital in Joplin. Mental health is a huge problem I think in this country. My youngest son has also had mental health issues and currently is in a home. It is sad actually.

Very sorry to hear this about your son, Ollie.