COVID and MS
My partner has COVID and multiple sclerosis. Currently they are exhausted and continuously crying saying that their skin feels like it is covered in acid. They are afraid that this is going to be permanent and they do not know how to live if that's the case. There already talking about ending their life. I cannot put them in the hospital for a psychiatric stay. We did that about a month ago and ended with the staff not giving them most of their MS medicine and trigeminal neuralgia setting in and ,so far, never leaving. I don't know what to do and I'm scared.. they're the love of my life and I can't live without them. Please help.
Oh, goodness,
. My heart breaks for you. I have close family members that have suffered severe mental health crises, and I know how hard it is to be a witness to these dark moments in our loved ones' lives. I also understand the shortcomings of inpatient care for mental health. If it's your safest option, you may need to consider it, as a short term safety measure. I don't say that lightly. I know not getting one's meds properly is a real issue and that shouldn't be happening at an inpatient facility.
Have you contacted your partner's physician? Can you put a call in to the doctor's emergency number and explain the situation? A doctor may be able to prescribe pain medications or sleep aids that can at least get your partner through the worst of this episode. Going to the ER may be an option as well, but I know they sometimes will trigger a psychiatric hold if a person is expressing suicidal ideations.
You are both in a rough patch. Nothing I can realistically suggest is going to be a perfect answer. And believe me, I understand your hesitations. But, this may be like putting out a fire. Even if you have to start with a garden hose or a bucket of water, you have to start somewhere and with the tools you have at your disposal at the moment.
I sincerely hope your partner's pain passes quickly without having to take these steps, but again, please do what you need to do to keep your partner as healthy and safe as possible.
Gentle Hugs, Erin, Team Member.Hey,
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Just checking in on you and your partner. How are things going today?
Please know we're thinking of you both and I hope things have improved.
Best, Erin, Team Member.I feel so deeply for you! I tried to post a response last night but it didn't take, so I'll try again today.
I am hoping that things are looking better for your partner today. I am hoping that they have some relief today. I am sending support your way for both of you.
Not yet diagnosed but experiencing symptoms in varying degrees for the last 15 years and going through testing now. One ray of hope I have found is the flux. This is what I long for on bad days and hold onto on good days. Because sometimes my symptoms are so severe that I can't really move and can't really be around people. But then I'll have days that I can do all the things that I've been adding to my bucket list: easy hikes, a trip to the coast, being a tourist in my own city. There may be individuals that also experience the flux that don't look at it as hopeful, but I see it as a sign that nothing I am experiencing has to be permanent.
They're (the medical community) developing new treatments and new medications, and working on educating and awareness.
I hope that your partner is feeling a little better today, and I hope that they choose to continue their journey.
Sending you so much support! And please, update if you are comfortable.
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