Twinmom Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If you don't know the history, it is here: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/448978-getting-a-mental-illness-warrant-for-my-bilprayers-needed/ After a big old mess of drama, police cars, sheriffs and a $160 cab fare, we managed to corner my mentally ill BIL and take him to the psych emergency room on the warrant last night. We have no control over what happens from here...best case scenario, he will stay in the state hospital for a while; worst case scenario, he is back on the streets tonight at around 10:00 pm. However, we have done everything in our power to offer him help at this point and now we have to leave it in God's hands. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us...it means so much! It is a difficult situation and it is comforting to know I can come here and vent away, knowing that people will pray. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm glad that he's in the hospital. Praying that he stays and gets the help he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Glad to hear he is in the hospital. :grouphug: Sounds so stressful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: I hope and pray he'll open his heart to receiving care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm glad he was found, and I pray he gets the help he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Continuing to pray for this situation. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I hope he and your ILs are able to get the help they need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I hope he gets the help he needs -- this is such a horribly stressful situation for the family. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks for the update. I pray he gets the help he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I really hope they keep him long enough to make a difference. We recently had a family member picked up as well, and after an ugly scene and three police officers, he checked himself out after two days with a month's worth if meds and a psych appt. in a month. He didn't take the meds, of course. Doubt he will go to the psych. He's not threatened anyone and he's not suicidal, so legally theres nothing else to do. And we're no better off than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I really hope they keep him long enough to make a difference. We recently had a family member picked up as well, and after an ugly scene and three police officers, he checked himself out after two days with a month's worth if meds and a psych appt. in a month. He didn't take the meds, of course. Doubt he will go to the psych. He's not threatened anyone and he's not suicidal, so legally theres nothing else to do. And we're no better off than before. We've been there, too, Wendy. I wish I could have higher hopes, but we've had him released quickly before. He has dug himself a very deep hole this time, so I am hoping they will keep him but we are preparing for him to walk right back out the door. One plus in our favor is that when BIL is stable, he tends to stay stable for a long time. If we can actually get him stabilized before something happens to him, perhaps there is a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Praying for your family, for BIL, and for his parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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