Mental Institution?
Question:
I have heard so many horror stories about parents losing their parental rights just because of being hospitalized.
If I don't get help I'm going to die or kill someone.
Answers:
It would probably be best for you and your children if you checked yourself into a psychiatric hospital, espcially if you're at the point where you know you need help. I doubt you would lose your kids because you aren't harming them and you're helping yourself by doing this, which means you care about them.
Get help, that's the most important thing! Leave your kid with a beloved relative you know will do the best job they can... it's important you get help otherwise God knows how that kid will be raised, he/she might be psycho because of your problems.
If you die or kill someone you'll lose your kid. Take the risk with the mental institution.
I can't answer that without a little more info. If you have a true diagnosed mental illness, then you wouldn't lose your parental rights. Too many movies with those scenarios, but don't you think you'd be applauded for taking the steps to get well? You can't be a good parent if you are like this so do what you have to do now, for you and your child's future.
Best of luck xoxo
Don't listen to that guy! Do you mean a Metal Institution or a Metal Health Facility. Have you tried going to your local Mental Heath Facility or mabye going on medication. This shouldn't cost you a thing, I have done it. I respect your decision to seek help, so many mothers don't and become serios drug abuser or worse...take their own life. Good luck!
That guy above is a piece of S H I T.
You won't lose parental rights if you are hospitalized. Unless you are a risk to them, it will not be an issue.
If you think you need to be in hospital, don't be afraid to get the help you need.
If you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else then it is time to go to safety. Maybe there is family or close friends who can look after your children for a while?
Social services will not take your kids away as long as there in a safe environment. They get involved if the kids are in danger or left alone, or abused. As long as the kids are safe and well cared for when you are in the hospital then there is nothing to worry about.
You are in more danger of losing them when your unstable and not taking care of yourself. that is when CPS will get involved.
Being hospitalized is a sign that you are wanting to get better and receiving treatment.
If you think you need a mental institution then my guess is you probably do not.
If you have been seeing a doctor and he has referred you to a psychiastrist, then I would follow his recommendations.
No sense getting ahead of yourself until you are properly diagnosed.
There are plenty of therapists that can treat you as an out-patient.
Hey Cellopnane, if you think you will lose custody of your child for being hospitalized then leave them with someone you can trust. Your child needs a parent! I would advise you not to go into an institution because I believe that what ever it is you can work it out. Go to a counselor or a psychiatrist. You can't be that crazy. Everyone goes through hardships. Don't give up! You CAN get through this. You child NEEDS YOU! I'm sure they would want there mom around instead of someone else. Ask you family for support. If you can't get it from them then, you just made a new friend. I'm Tashi. I'm willing to do anything I can to help you. Life is a privilege. Don't waste it. You can talk to me about anything. Just email me at cleo_sings@yahoo.com. Your strong!! Don't give up!
As a therapist I have had quite a bit of experience with psychiatric hospitals. Although I completely understand your fears and concerns, you need not worry. Psychiatric hospitals have evolved a great deal and are not places of abuse and neglect like they used to be. To help you feel more secure about seeking help in one, I suggest that you do some research into the hospital and perhaps even contact your local NA MI affiliate, they will be able to tell you how the services have been rated. You can find your local NAMI by visiting www.nami.org.
Best of luck to you.
Go. Have a familly member watch the kids while you are going through this crisis. They can't accuse you of neglect or of being a danger to your kids that way. If you don't have a family member(s) that will do it for you then ask a good friend that you trust.
Hell no, don`t ever give a kid to a family member or leave the kid, that just makes it harder on the kid and the family member. Your a parent, your kids come before you, remember that. Hmm, and I don`t know, if you have a house,food,money, then you shouldn't be depressed.
You are right, this has happened. refer www.cchr.org for real information on the mental health industry.
But this doesnt help with your problem. I dont know what it is but I would be willing to listen. email me - diascio@yahoo.com.au
I have contacts all over the world.
Dazza
Well they are usually of good help. You'll feel and look better in four months inside or so.
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Is this a short term or long term facility? If you're just going in an acute psych facility to get stabilized (a week or so), then you can probably leave your kids with your parents, siblings, etc that you trust. If it's longer, you may have to decide what to do with them - because thats a big adjustment for kids to move somewhere for months so it should be with someone you really can trust.
The only way I think you could lose your kids and DYFS is involved is if you place your kids in someone's hands and they are not treating the kids well or they get in trouble.. if you are unable to care for them after you get out of the hospital.. but they just don't take your kids away if you have to go to the hospital - they need a reason.
Although this is a situation that I don't have to deal with as I have no children..I see where this could be a great concern. My solution might be do you have any close family that you can leave the child(ren) with while you receive in hospital treatment...family that really care about you, your interests, and what happens to you.Someone who will care for your kids and not go run to Child Welfare or anything like that. If so make arrangements with that family member for the children to stay there then you go check yourself into the hospital.the sooner you get in there and get the treatment that you need, the sooner you can get out and resume your responsibility.
It really takes courage for you to ask for help and also realize that you are having some issues right now. BRAVO . To me, that is a loving, strong mother that any child would be proud to have.
See if you have some trusted family to help you out, then get the help you need. Your children will only be better for it in the long run. Having to bear your issues will damage and possibly destroy your child, because children always think that everything is their fault.
Good luck to you. Have faith, have courage, love yourself. You are making the right choice for you and your child.
God Bless.
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