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DiscussionPartner in hospital with COVID: It's the ultimate scare of my life
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 17, 2021 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
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Hi Adell, I see you've been getting great support and tips from @loribmt @becsbuddy and @sueimn. It really helps to have people to talk to at any time of day or night, doesn't it?
You are obviously concerned for partner's health and his state of mind as well as acknowledging that you need support too. The situation is intense and frightening. You don't want to lose him. So, when he mentioned the gun that raises alarm bells. I'm glad that a nurse was able to help.
I'd like you to know about help that is available to you if and when you need it.
1) Call or text 988 at any time for help if a family member or friend is struggling.
This is the number for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7.
2) All guns in your home should be locked and unloaded, with ammunition locked separately. Are you able to do this?
Here are some helpful tips:
- 6 Ways To Safely Store Your Firearms https://www.nrafamily.org/articles/2021/10/13/6-ways-to-safely-store-your-firearms
3) Keep yourself safe. If your family member is agitated, threatening or aggressive, call 911 while making sure you and others are safe.
Here's some useful tips from Mayo Clinic that you may find helpful.
- Suicide: What to do when someone is suicidal https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707
@pleasedontgo you must tell me how your visit to Billy went when you took your dog! Was Billie able to settle down and realize he’s in the best place he could be? Your story of taking the dog to the hospital reminded me of an incident that happened when i was a nurse. We had a young-ish patient who wasn’t doing well. One day his girlfriend arrived wearing a large backpack. Only problem was that the backpack was moving! I knew that the patient had a small dog that he just loved, so i let her sneak into his room! Luckily, no barking. 🙂
Can you plan anymore pet visits?