Child Custody: Mental Evaluation?
My mom just had one and they asked her stupid azz questions like "Why do people that live in glass house do not through a baseball?" She said cause the window would break. That wasn't the only stupid question they asked. I don't remeber but she told me another one. I wouldn't worry, It's not common sence anyway.
How can I get my mom to go get evaluated and help for a mental problem?
My mom needs serious help. She is honestly psycho. I can't explain everything but here are a few things that I've gone through to make me believe she has a mental problem. 1:She believes my sister, my father, and I are trying to poison her. Which is not at all true. She will wash her hair and get out of the shower and say "MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT WHAT DID YOU PUT IN MY SHAMPOO!!!" Literally screaming and when you look at her, there is nothing in her eyes. shes like a demon. *Mind you shes 63 her hair is going to fall out* 2: She will go to be in a good mood, and wake up ready to rip everyones head off, she will sit in the kitchen and mumble to herself, get all worked up and come take it out on us, threaten us that she's going to cut our heads off, etc. If I could give you all the situations and reason why I think she needs help, I would, but I can't because it is a lot. I'm scared for myself and her that something will happen. I also feel bad because she has to put herself through this and feel the way she feels becuase she is mad ALL the time. I have talked to her about her needing to get help and I'm sure you can guess what happened. What can I do?
How can I get my parents to let me get mental help?
I have no advice on how to get your parents to let you get help. If you are making suicide attempts and they aren't responding, I truly fear they won't get a clue until you succeed in an attempt. If I were in your situation, I would not hesitate to label what they are doing to you as abuse. You are in a life-threatening situation. I have bipolar disorder, and even with supportive parents it almost killed me. I give you kudos for doing everything you have already done. You've been very proactive.Here are two methods I have used to get free therapy, feel better, and prevent myself from dying. First, if you have access to a phone, start calling the suicide hotline. 1-800-273-8255. It's an 800 number, so you don't have to worry about lots of phone charges. Once, I called them every day for five days. They will specifically talk you down from self-harm and attempt to get you to contact professionals, but anyone who has worked at a suicide hotline will tell you that a lot of people will call in because they're lonely and just want to talk. The person you get ahold of will be different each time, so it won't be like traditional therapy, but simply having someone willing to take your issues seriously is a huge help.Second, I've stopped myself from killing myself a couple of times by going to the local group of Alcoholics Anonymous instead. The entire point of AA is that they don't ask questions, they take anyone, they share at their own pace, and that it's a group of people providing mutual help and support. A lot of them deal with mental health issues as well, so they tend to be able to offer support. They also tend to have many, many different groups with different meeting times: everything from dawn to midnight.
How can I get mental help for my mother, even if she doesn't want it?
This is the most compassionate and caring post I have ever seen. Your mother grew up in a completely different era than you when most likely make if dynamics and behavioral, thinking and emotional patterns and states were considered normal. There is most like a generation gap between the two of you. She could very well be living dysfunctional ly but if I were you I'd try to understand her and connect with her on her terms. You have to build a lot of trust before she'll ever take your advice and realize that these patterns are not her actual personality but learned behaviors, habits and feeling states. Right now she probably sees these as integral to who she is, her very identity.Now I'm not saying I'm right. I could be way off in left field. Only someone who she opens up to that she can trust and allow to get to know her and who has insight, like a counselor would be able put it all together. Maybe if you suggest merging with someone together, it might be helpful.Good luck, you sound like a truly caring daughter.
How do I tell my parents that I want to seek mental help?
Hi.I completely understand your situation. Let me tell you a few things that might help you.Convincing parents that you need mental help can be tough. Hence I recommend you to sit and talk to them about how you are feeling. Tell them how you feel on a day to day basis, tell them any physical discomforts such as chest pain (the one you have mentioned) that you are facing on a day to day basis. Talking to them about your problems out with them will help them realise the struggle you are going through.Gently ask them if they have any suggestion. Listen to them patiently. If they say “cheer up” or “it’s just a phase” or even things like “oh don’t worry everything will be fine eventually”, then make sure to show them some educational videos. I usually suggest the Ted Ed video because it explains depression in common terms. You can find the link here :It is important to make them understand that depression cannot be gotten over just by trying, exactly like how you cannot get well from fever by just “trying”.Make them understand that depression is “Curable”. The person only needs medication for 6–12 months (if the person is mildly depressed) to come out of it and live a normal life.If they are unwilling to listen or understand, then I would suggest you visit a “Psychologist” by yourself and explain your family situation to him/her. Convince your parents accordingly to come along with you and talk to the psychologist to understand your situation better.Look up psychologists in your area on Google. If you are a person who resides in bangalore then I would suggest you visit Dr Vidya Satyanarayanan in St. JOHN’S Hospital. She is available every Tuesday/ Friday. Make sure to calla nd take an appointment before you visit.Hope things work in your favour! :)All the best! :)
My mom wants to send me to the mental hospital?
A mental hospital is not what you get from the images you have seen on TV and movies. They largely don't exist any more. In a mental ward, you will be evaluated and hopefully properly diagnosed. A week isn't long to be away from friends and school, if it helps you to be better in the future. You will not be mixed in with people that would be a danger to you. You'll ind yourself with others much in the same boat that you are. Things are monitored 24/7 for your protection. Having to take medication is nothing to be ashamed of. It's an illness, just the same as others would take a regular medication for. Have an open mind. It often takes several attempts and adjustments to find what will work for you. Be honest with your doctors. Hiding things will not help you. Hopefully you will be assigned to a regular counselor, so that you will have someone that listens to what you have to say. It's hard enough to get your mother to listen to you at 13 without having problems, so this would likely be a positive step for you. The thing is: You have to want to get help and you have to want to try to get better. Good luck xx
My mom has threatened to stab/kill me... What do I do?
Lately she's been under a lot of stress and screams at me. And recently she's been getting violent! Like today, she attacked me and threatened to stab me. As I was defending myself (no I didn't throw punches, just blocked and pushed her away) she tackled me and I couldn't get her off so I pushed her pressure point on her hip to get her off. That was when she said, "If you ever hurt me again, I swear I'll kill you!" WTF?! I've been institutionalized twice already and I'm contemplating suicide... PLEASE HELP ME! :'(
What is CPS looking for in a psychological evaluation for a parent?
CPS, in California anyway, is mandated to “build on the strengths of the family”, so that removing the children from the parent is unnecessary.if they are taken, CPS is to make reunification the primary goal “through the provision of services”, so the children can be “returned… as soon as it is safe to do so”.Psych evaluation “instruments”, however, make no attempt to measure any positive attributes in the person evaluated, nor do they claim to. They are written and administered for the sole purpose of revealing personality disorders, mental impairments, and other ”conditions”.CPS is looking for any deviations from “the norm” in answers you might give that will justify their actions in your case, or better yet, label you an unstable, volatile risk to your kids.If it was me (and it has been), this is what I'd do:Keep in mind, they don't get paid for leaving kids at home. A kid in foster care adds to their revenue stream.Get an attorney if you can, a paralegal if you can't, and educate yourself on current and past cases in your state's courts.Do not agree to any test or class or evaluation you do not have to.In as reasonable a tone as you can muster (and that's critical - e v e n k e e l. . .) make them tell you (in writing if possible) why an evaluation is necessary and if it is, seek to have the ex evaluated as well, especially if he wants custody.If you really do need help, get it on your own before they choose what help you get, so that any problems that do exist can actually be fixed.Eyes on the prize - your babies are counting on you. Don't let them get your goat. No temper, no crying, no sarcasm, no laughing, nothing.Any cruel or illegal thing they do or say should be met with that even keel i mentioned. You can address their conduct with your lawyer or the judge.DON'T GIVE THEM ANY AMMUNITION TO CALL YOU UNSTABLE, cuz they will damn sure shove it straight…uh… down your throat.Don't forget to breathe. (Sounds like I'm kidding. I'm not. I caught myself - blue faced - holding my breath more than twice. )And last, make every word out of your mouth come through the filter of your kids’ best interests. Tough as it is, this is not about you - it's all about them.Remember that and not only will the court and your kids see you fighting hard and right, but the next right thing will present itself. And you will do that too.Go get ���em. My heart for your healing is with you.