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From Diagnosis to Detention: How Schizophrenia Changed Two Lives Forever
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Carly, a licensed clinical social worker and mother, shares her 30-year journey navigating her son's schizophrenia diagnosis and the healthcare system's failures that led to his year-long incarceration.
• Son diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 17, now 47 years old
• Early signs included not wanting to get out of bed, not going to school, and "odd" behavior
• Initially had periods of stability while on medication but struggled with consistent treatment
• COVID isolation marked a turning point with medication non-compliance and rapid deterioration
• Multiple hospitalizations where he was repeatedly released before being stabilized
• Baker Act attempts failed, requiring court intervention for involuntary commitment
• Currently in jail after physically attacking neighbors, with limited treatment options
• Courts cannot order medication or appropriate treatment due to misdemeanor charges
• Carly's advice: "We didn't cause it, we can't cure it, we can't control it"
• Self-care is crucial for family members – "The best thing we can do for our loved ones is to take care of ourselves"
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intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild
Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
Chapters
1. From Diagnosis to Detention: How Schizophrenia Changed Two Lives Forever (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Why Not Me (00:00:05)
3. Introduction to Carly's Story (00:01:22)
4. Early Signs and Diagnosis (00:04:50)
5. Decline and Crisis Point (00:09:30)
6. Legal System Challenges (00:14:00)
7. Seeking Solutions and Future Outlook (00:18:30)
8. Advice for Families and Self-Care (00:21:10)
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