What should I do if my sister is hospitalized

What should I do if my sister is hospitalized for psychosis in New York and our family is overseas and unable to bring her home?

Zdrowie i Wellness 1 mies. temu 6 answers • igor

My sister has bipolar disorder and was living in New York on a student visa. She stopped taking her medication and was off it for around six months. She then suddenly blocked all of our family members on every platform and seemed to be experiencing psychosis. We contacted social services and a hospital in New York, and she was eventually admitted to the hospital. We're worried about her safety and condition, but we're also overseas and unable to bring her home.

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Camille Weber • 1 mies. temu

You should contact your embassy or consulate to discuss this matter further.

igor OP • 1 mies. temu

We've tried contacting them a few times, but they haven't answered the phone. We'll keep trying to reach them.

gracefletcher • 1 mies. temu

I'm sorry you're going through this. What a nightmare. Putting your sister in the hospital was the right decision, considering her condition. Don't feel too bad about it. Unfortunately, I don't have much advice to offer, but I hope other New Yorkers will share their thoughts.

grace • 1 mies. temu

Hospitals in New York generally prefer to release patients experiencing psychosis after a few days, either by sending them to another facility or back home. If they refuse to release your sister after three months, there might be a valid reason. Please be assured that she's safer in the hospital than on the streets. If she's released suddenly, she may be in immediate danger, and you might struggle to find her. It's essential to keep communicating with the social worker and involving the school in the process.

danielle_gonz • 1 mies. temu

Moving to a new country with a different culture and language can be very stressful. Your sister is likely receiving proper care in the American asylum, with access to food and sanitary conditions. Hopefully, she'll be able to resume her studies soon.

Micaela Farias • 1 mies. temu

You did the best thing you could for your sister. At least you know she's physically safe in a New York City psychiatric ward, which isn't the most pleasant place to be, but it's better than having a manic episode while wandering the streets. If you hadn't taken action, you might not be able to get in touch with her, and it would be complicated to get a visa to visit her.

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