The mental health field is a joke. A very sad, cruel joke.
I have e-mailed, called and texted Andrew’s psychologist – two days in a row – once each medium. No response.
I speak to the psychologist’s scheduling person.
Girl: “I’m sorry Dr. W….is out of the country and can’t be reached.”
Me: “She is in CANADA….CANADA — they have the same area code system and I’m pretty sure they speak English too.” When I lived in New York – I could see Canada from my back porch.
Girl: “Well, yes but if she is seeing patients – it is hard for her to call back.”
Me: “She is at a seminar – not seeing patients – she doesn’t have offices in Denver and Nova Scotia. Are you kidding me?”
Girl: “I’m sorry I use to be a patient….”
Me: “Maybe you aren’t ready for prime time…” (I didn’t say this I wanted to – oh God I wanted to…) — I did say….”Listen, I know doctor’s have lives – I get that – but the school is looking for input. My son has gone from doing okay — to wanting to jump off a balcony, wanting to bolt and leave the school and today he is sitting under his desk. I need to talk to somebody. I give up on Dr. W – I’m calling the psychiatrist. Thank you.” I hang up.
I called Dr. W the psychiatrist. He is seeing us tomorrow.
It seems that the more mental health help Andrew gets – the worse he is.
The social worker at the school said he has had many ups since he has been here – but now he is in a downward spiral.
I am caught in that spiral and my heart is breaking.
Stupid Shits! and you can’t fix stupid. Me thinks they are both in the wrong profession.
Love you xoxo
I am so sorry… Big hugs to both of you! I hope the psychiatrist can figure something out that will help in the short & long term. This is horrible for all of you.
So sorry to read this Jenny. I hope your appointment helps. hugs.
I so hope that things start to improve soon. I think about you daily Jenny…hang in there.
WOW! Sounds like a pretty stupid secretary because I am really hoping the psychologist isnt that dumb. Doesnt um, EVERY psychologist set up a system for notifications of patient emergencies? Isnt that like shrink 101? I get very frustrated with the help my son is not getting and sometimes I just want to have one of my “nuclear tart outs” (as my husband calls them) on any number of members of his “team”. Pretty sure that someday I will, so far I have bitten my tongue. I give you credit for staying as calm as you do sometimes.
WOW! Sounds like a pretty stupid secretary because I am really hoping the psychologist isnt that dumb. Doesnt um, EVERY psychologist set up a system for notifications of patient emergencies? Isnt that like shrink 101? I get very frustrated with the help my son is not getting and sometimes I just want to have one of my “nuclear tart outs” (as my husband calls them) on any number of members of his “team”. Pretty sure that someday I will, so far I have bitten my tongue. I give you credit for staying as calm as you do sometimes.