Psychosis symptoms returned even w/meds for my 21 YO

My heart goes out to you and your daughter. My son is in a psych ward because his meds stopped working after 35 years. I wonder if she could stop in to a hospital that has a psych ward or call them and explain her situation. They could be very helpful. My son ended up having scary psychosis and I had to have him admitted. Now he feels safe and is getting good care on new meds for his psychosis. Sometimes we have to do the most difficult thing to get help before it gets out of control and someone gets hurt. Your daughter sounds like a wonderful person with self awareness. Maybe she could get an appt with her regular doctor and explain her situation, and maybe that doctor will be able to get her help. Good luck. My heart goes out to you.

Hi helplessmom2024,
I really emphasize with the turmoil and stress you must be going through trying to help your daughter. I have bipolar disorder myself (well controlled with medication), and one of my sons is a psychiatric nurse at a large public hospital, here in Melbourne, Australia. I know how difficult it can be to get a quick appointment with a psychiatrist; sometimes you are told you have to wait for weeks to see someone. A valid alternative is to present to the ED department at your local public hospital. There she will be seen by a triage nurse; if her case doesn't seem to be urgent, she may have to wait for several hours to see someone, but that is better than a few weeks! If necessary, the hospital will admit her to a mental health care untit for treatment. If all else fails, tell your daughter to tell the doctor she sees that she is having suicidal thoughts - that usually wakes people up!
I have been seeing the same psychiatrist for 20 years. It is a very good idea to try to set up a relationship with one particular psychiatrist. She and the psychiatrist will then get to know each other over time, and she will have someone to call if she feels she is losing control. Be there for your daughter; you can't solve aything, but you can listen to her and help her feel that she is cared for.

Our son is 35 and been in and out of hospitals 3 times going thru programs with the county and been stable with and without meds for years. Currently he’s been living at a county behavioral health facility for 9 months on Zyprexa for his psychosis and he said he’s felt great, no symptoms, but last week he started sounding not like himself, struggling with life, his future, his purpose.
He won’t answer my texts hardly at all. I plan on visiting him this week.
I think he’s got some awareness to the change but needs help.

@pta Thank you for listening.

@meri8181 So hard when our kids struggle. Here for you.

@helplessmom2004
I was able to reach him thru the nurses station and she said his phone charger broke but he got another .she said to call. I FaceTimed him, he answered, he looked tired , needs to see a barber, but smiled and seemed ok other than feeling stuck where he is. He needs a therapist too.
He said he’s not paranoid but has trust issues where he’s at.
I suggested to get outside and take a walk it’s sunny and beautiful temp out. He said he’s didn’t just got back from walking to Target about a mile one way.
I said that’s why you’re tired!
Thanks for your empathy.
I’m thankful he took my call.