My Brother said he Doesn't want to live anymore
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
Banks, Oregon
February 10, 2022 10:03pm CST
A very awful day today...
We went to the doctor today they prescribed him a new medication to start in the morning it's called aripiprazole he's going to be taking it every morning, and continue taking Olanzapine at night.
They also discussed mental health facilities, he refused the inpatient, but they brought up a outpatient only problem can't begin for 6 weeks.
They also brought up the National Alliance on Mental Illness that will help us as a family help him and us.
All was fine till a few hours ago, he sent me a extremely scary text saying if he went anywhere he would not want to live, I called non emergency myself as I felt he was a extreme risk to himself.
We talked to them for about a hour but since we do not own weapons they felt he would be safe here, they said if anything changes to call them again. I just feel extremely helpless here they took forty minutes to get here and several minutes to even answer there phones.
I'm hoping we can get him into a place and be agreeable my Uncle is going to try to help us convince him on Saturday. I just hope it will work...
I'm just scared for my brother's safety and I need help from the professions they need to take him in get his medication right so he is a non threat to himself at home.
Please pray for us I am so tired....
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
11 Feb 22
so sorry for your brother
hope he get the right help
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
11 Feb 22
Years ago he was he was on here before I joined
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@celticeagle (168171)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 22
He is really having a bad time. I'm so sorry.
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@celticeagle (168171)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 22
@chrissbergstrom .......I hope he appreciates your efforts. Sounds like a very tough time for you. I went through this sort of thing and we are at the other end of it and had a positive outcome. I hope you do too.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Feb 22
It's so difficult to see him and I feel helpless to fix it
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
13 Feb 22
@celticeagle I really don't think he realizes how much this effects me and my mom to. And I feel selfish for even talking about myself because I can't imagine how it is for him, but it's a lot I so t think I'm emotionally equipped to handle it... We helped my sister whom is a addict for many years but we continued to see her not attempt to get help and get worse and steal and lie we had to let go and pray to God she found her way back that was over ten years ago
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
12 Feb 22
@chrissbergstrom - I hope, you cannot help him without a professional help.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Feb 22
@LadyDuck Yes I know, if these new meds do not work we are going to see about a inpatient as it's just to much for us
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Feb 22
Yes I'm hoping we can get him better
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@MarieCoyle (38591)
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11 Feb 22
Oh, I am so sorry. Depression is frightening to deal with and even harder to find the right help in a timely manner for someone. It sounds like you are doing everything you can to help him.
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@jstory07 (139812)
• Roseburg, Oregon
12 Feb 22
@chrissbergstrom I want you to have him back to.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Feb 22
Thank you I want my brother back
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Feb 22
Oh my goodness. I'm praying for you that God will give you strength. Prayers for your brother.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Feb 22
Thanks I appreciate all prayers
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@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
11 Feb 22
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I remember him and always enjoy his posts. I hope and pray he can get the help he needs. Prayers for you too Chris as I'm sure it's taking its toll on you and the family
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@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
13 Feb 22
@chrissbergstrom it's so sad hearing what you and your momare going through. I wish I had the answer for you
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
13 Feb 22
@Marilynda1225 thank you I wish the answers were easy to find we are joining a family support group this week
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Feb 22
It's taking a heavy toll on me and my mom to we try to keep him calm and when we are by ourselves for a minute we will cry and let our our frustration to each other I just wish it were easier to help him
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Feb 22
Yes it is so hard, even harder when I already suffer from severe depression so trying to help him is so hard as it makes me so sad to see him like that.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
12 Feb 22
We start new meds for him tomorrow, and hopefully things begin to improve if not we have agreed we will get him into inpatient and I think he will agree if we tell him it's what we feel is best
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@LindaOHio (181326)
• United States
11 Feb 22
I hope the new medication will turn around Tim's condition. I wish him only the best.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
12 Feb 22
God help you & your to brother, thank you, in the name of Christ, amen.
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