<p>We just went through this same scenario with my brother last month. It was wild, but things are so much better now. He had been diagnosed with depression in the past and was on meds. Out of the blue, he called us claiming his employer was trying to kill him because he uncovered some big scam within his company. After speaking with him for 10 minutes, we could tell that he wasn’t thinking logically. My father was able to convince him to pack up all his things and drive home. When he arrived, not only was he paranoid, but he was talking very fast, and bragging about how handsome, smart, he was and how rich he was going to be for blowing the whistle on his immediate supervisor and fellow employees. It was the oddest thing, and so unlike him. Apparently he was experiencing a classic case of mania. When a person is manic, they can experience some psychotic episodes. This is what happened in his case. We suggested medical help, but he refused. The next day, he through a major temper tantrum when he misplaced his cell phone. He started blaming a certain person and throwing rocks at a shed (We were all outside.) His girlfriend called the police and after talking with him for 20 minutes, and us for 10 minutes, agreed to take him to the emergency room. We feel really lucky to have understanding police officers, as they could have easily walked away from the situation. This really was the best case scenario. On a humorous note, he thanked us for calling the police, saying that the hospital was a great place to hide out from the assassins. The hospital ended up keeping him for a week, adding a few new meds. Supposedly the meds will eventually help him forget the psychotic epsidodes. He’s still not 100%, but he’s making progress. Good luck with your daughter and keep us posted.</p>
<p>Thanks to all who have shared and offered support. We will be in her city tomorrow and she seems much calmer having moved to Uncle’s house, where she spent time as a kid.
Been talking with med folks in her city and thanks to answers some here have given have a Multi-stage plan. Step one, she agrees to a mental health same day triage, and accepts what they suggest. Step two involves how to do the involuntary thing, via the ER…not what we want tp do. Good news is that she seems happy that we will be there .
Prayers are still welcome.</p>
<p>Sending a prayer.</p>
<p>Before seeing the doctor, my son and my husband were adamantly opposed to medication. The psychiatrist did such a good job of explaining the function of the drug, though, that DS and DH readily agreed to it! So I hope your daughter reacts similarly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.</p>
<p>toledo,
Sometimes giving a person an antidepressant can trigger a manic episode. That sounds like what may have happened fro our brother. Glad they got it straightened out.</p>
<p>Sending prayers. Also please get a complete medical workup, especially endocrine system. My Schizo cousin was dx’d hypothyroid very late in life; my MIL was very paranoid and verbally abusive for about a year until dx’d hypo; my cousin’s daughter with rage issues is now dx’d hypo. I don’t know how/if they check the adrenal system. I wonder about a hefty endocrine contribution to the big mental illnesses… sending more prayers to you and yours.</p>