My morning involved 911

junebug

junebug

New member
I had them come out cause Chad has been acting very strange (extra cranky, depressed) and this morning while i was getting the kids in the car to leave he said he was going to kill himself. So, i called our psychiatric counselors this morning and told them and they immediately called 911 for me. I couldn't do it. i know he has been on a downward spiral since he has refused to take his meds for a few months, but its so hard to call and tell someone to come take your husband away. So i got the kids in the car and waited in the driveway. there were like 3 sheriffs, a detective and two ambulances. Kinda embarassing, but luckily i live on a little road with only one neighbor right outside town. They were very friendly; one sheriff was in Iraq in '03 when CHad was there so he can relate. Chad went willingly. I was so afraid he was going to fight. But deep down he knows he needs more help than i can give him. I don't know whats going to happen now. Our counselors at the VA wanted him brought to Marion to the VA hospital, but the sheriff told me that they were taking him to the local hospital for an evaluation. He needs to be there for longer than a two hour eval. Hopefully they will eventually get him to Marion.

What a morning. My oldest two (5 and 2) kept asking "where's daddy going?" "What's wrong with Daddy?" I just told them he was sick and some doctors were going to help him. Aidan's too little to understand anything yet.


*UPDATE* Chad just called me. I'm going up to the hospital to get him and take him to Marion myself. Hopefully, we wont get charged a horrendous 911/emergency room bill now. wish us luck.
 
**HUGS** I know its hard hun!!....Been there with 2 brothers of mine--and the husband...if u ever need to talk feel free to PM me. I can totally relate to the situation.
 
Huge hugs, that is so difficult. I'm so glad he knows he needs more than you can give, or more than he can do himself. I really hope he finds the helps ne needs and can start on the road to recovery.
 
Oh wow. Biggest hugs to you, Corey!! That had to be so hard to do. Stay strong and know we're all here for you!!
 
Wow. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. I'm just glad he's getting help. Hopefully this will be a turning point. Hugs!!
 
I really hope he gets the help he needs, I think by him not fighting he realizes it now. Many ((hugs)) and positive thoughts coming your way, as you travel the long road ahead.
 
I am very glad to hear this. The Indy VA hospital is a really topnotch facility, too, y'know. My ex spent some time there after his first divorce, and it helped him a lot.
 
You did the right thing - best wishes and prayers going out to you and your family that things get better and Chad gets the help he needs.
 
{{{HUGS}}} what a hard thing to do, but I think you did the right thing. I'm glad that he told you he was going to kill himself. I'm glad he was able to communicate with you before acting out. Even if he wasn't going to go through with it, he deserves a better life than the struggles he's been going through. I hope that he will be in hands that have the wisdom to help him sort everything out and deal with it. {{{HUGS}}}
 
corey, i cannot even remotely imagine what you are going through!! you are a hero to your family and one day i know your husband will genuinely be soooo grateful for your strength and endurance! i'll be praying for you and your hubby. and those little ones of yours that you are taking such great care of!! (((hugs)))
 
Oh Corey. I am so sorry all this is happening. But I have to say that I am so proud of him (and you!) for making the right choice to get help. I think this could be the start of a new beginning for your family.
As far as the kids go, I know that must be the hardest part of all this. My boys are the same age (2 and 6) and it must be so confusing for them. But you did the right thing by expalining it on their level and saying daddy was sick and getting help. Anything more and they wouldn't be able to understand it. Just stay strong (like you know you are) and keep moving forward. You are all my prayers. Please please please feel free to pm or email me if you just wanna talk. ((hugs))
 
Oh sweety I am so sorry, you sound like such an incredibly strong woman! I know with you as his support system he will make it through. Kudos for you for having the courage to take the steps necessary to get him help. I will be praying for your family sweetheart!!!! Hugs!!!
 
Thoughts and prayers for your DH! I suffer with manic depression and it is hard to deal with at times.
 
Good for you for calling. Glad he's willing to get outside help.

Tell him "thanks" for serving our country:)

I feel so bad for the service people that come back emotionally scarred, I can totally understand it, I just feel for them.
 
oh Corey, so sorry you are going through such a tough time. It sounds like your DH realized that it was time to get help, which is why he was straight with you. I sure hope the doctors can help him get better quickly.
 
Oh Corey! I can't imagine how hard that is for you or your husband. Thank goodness you called though- you did the right thing- I hope the VA is able to help. Keep us posted!
 
Wow - what a day! GREAT job on explaining to your kids. Will be praying for continued strength for you, peace, and wise guidance for your DH. Hang in there!
 
Ooh Corey what a stressful day for you! Sending lots of big hugs to you and your little ones. How hard it must be for them to understand! Prayers sent for you and your family! :)
 
What an incredibly hard thing to do....I hope this will be the beginning of a road to recovery for all of you. You'll be in my thoughts. :)
 
Oh Corey honey. I know I can't pretend to know what this must feel like for you. But I'm hoping hard that this is a step on the path of true recovery for Chad. He so needs it, you need, your family needs it. I'll be holding you all in my thoughts and prayers. ((hugs)) ((hugs)) ((hugs))
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2026 XenForo Ltd.
Back
Top