looking for a hospital in Charlotte

I went to the doctor one day last week because I am passing all the way out and hitting the floor. My son don't live at home. My daughter has a boyfrriend so she is gone all the time. It is just me and the doctor said I couldn't be left alone. I' don't want to say what else is wrong. I get squashed on the main board for posting so I try not to say so much....but.....Does anyone know of a hospital that has a floor for anotexic people. My doctor wants me in one for 30 days. I had 2 friends to kill them self and I got so down that I haven't eaten in about 3 weeks.  I looked for a hospital in charlotte and couldn't fined one inpataient (SP). I can't go for 30 days but I can for 15 days. I have a 17 year old at home. And there is no way in hell my son would look after her. He tells me all the time how he hates her. It is because I show her some love. For gods sakes she is my Daughter. That is one jealous son. If ya know of a hospital let me know. Ours in Albemarle only keeps me 5 days. And it is like being on vacation.I know I need more help than I am getting in Albemarle. I am sorry to bother any of you. And I am not looking for pity just a hosptal. I was told on another board that I was just looking for attenchen. If they saw me they would hit the floor. Thanks in advance.  I will more than likely be in the hospital today. Once again I am sorry.

Amy

((((Amy)))),

I'm sorry that you are having such a hard time and I'm sorry that someone was mean to you. If possible, try not to pay attention to mean-spirited people when looking for help. Just step around them and keep going.

I'm afraid that I don't know of a facility in Charlotte, but I wanted to tell you that I'm glad you are still working towards finding help.

Re: time and your daughter ... Does she have a friend that she might be able to stay with? If so, you might contact that friend's mother and talk to her about the situation and ask for support for your daughter. This might be the best of all. Sometimes family just can't do what we wish that they could and friend's can lend a hand. Just a thought.

Wishing you success in your quest to get healthy,

Barb

My daughter is now17  and her boyfriend is 18. He said he would stay with her. NO WAY will I let that happen. I need to find something fast. I am on medicade but at the end of the month it will stop. They said that I make to much retairment. It is not enough a month to go to the hospital. I have tried and tried to get health insurance and I get turned down every time. I don't want to lie on the forms. One said I had to many health issues. The doctor told me that it was like me holding a gun in my mouth and everyday I am squeezing the trigger a little more and more till it goes off. I am passing out several times a day. I admit that scares me. He said I couldn't be left alone. Well I have been alone all weekend. My b/p was 50/30. I had to keep a check on it and wright it down and call him today and let him know how it is. I am tring to move around a little to get my heart rate up. And I know all of this is my fault. I just wanted to be skinny and have friends and fit in with them. I don't fit in nowhere. Thank you for your help. I am scared to post now that I got called names. I called one of them a name back and everyone on the main board said they was going to block me. It's ok to call me names but he couldn't take it getting one called back. Have a blessed day. I just found out today is Monday I sure thought it was sunday.

Thank you

Amy

Amy,  I think of you so offen and worry about you. There is a place listed in the yellow pages here in Charlotte called three rivers behavioral 1-866-796-9911 althought it is in South Carolina looks like it maybe a decent place and can help .

Also Amy, I think it maybe time to ask for help from Social Services, they can offer foster care for your daughter on a temporay basis, my husband and I are foster parents and get calls all the time for care short term.  I am not sure that you feel comfortable calling them but that is what they are there for Helping people. 

You must start thinking about getting your self better , if not , your son and daughter will not have you.

Take Care

Amy ... I did a little 'surfing' and search for residential treatment centers in North Carolina. I'm not sure that there is anything in Charlotte, but here is what I found ... If they can't help you, maybe that can direct you to someone who can.

Barb

Appalachian Counseling-Tapestry Residential Treatment	501 South Broad Street Brevard, North Carolina 28712 USA
Carolina House - individual, family and group therapies designed to promote healing Eating Disorder Treatment	176 Lassiter Homestead Road Durham , North Carolina 27713 USA
Structure House	Durham, North Carolina USA

 

 

 

 

I thought that Presbyterian had an inpatient facility, but I'm not sure.  My daughter had to be in a facility for a couple of weeks a couple of years back and because everything was full, we had to take her all the way to Moses Cone in Greensboro.  It was a very nice facility, but so far away that it made it rough with daily trips back and forth to see her.  She was only 15 at the time. 

Best wishes, Amy ... you're on the right track trying to find a place.  I'll keep you in prayer!

Hey Amy:

Sorry to see you are having such a rough time.  I agree with what everyone else here has said.   Since your doc has recommended an inpatient 30 day program, hasn't he given you a referral to a hospital?   

Take care and God Bless you,

Pam

He said for me to call the Renfo (SP)  clinic. I looked it up and it is out paitent and I don't have a car. Stanly regional is in my town buy it is  more for drug users. I want to be around people like me. Some one that will understand. I know if  I wait to much longer I want be here. We talked about a nursing home. I would rather die than to  be in the nursing home for the rest of my short life. I know God will show up at the right time and help me. Thank everyone for the help.

Amy

Stanly deals with a lot of alcoholics, too.  I looked into working on their psych unit once and it was mostly alcoholics.  Since my dad was an alcoholic, I just didn't think it was the best fit for me -- too many old memories, ya know? 

The right place will be there ... just keep looking and calling and we'll keep praying.  Someone will come through with the answer.