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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is a “trooper”? I hope you don’t mean police, who are trained to kill people who threaten to use weapons.[/quote]

The police have been amazing in dealing with my mentally ill child. They have been a resource we could not live without. I agree with PP, you must never have had a real crisis or you would understand. [/quote]

OP here. THey handled their visits here with calm, compassion and professionalism. Of course it helped she wasnt violent towards people and only once had a physical meltdown with the throwing things down the stairs that were heavy. Calling the police was a no brainer.

The second time she had just told me she had just swallowed pills. It was tylenol. I reamained as calm as possible and walker her to the ambulance, the entire borough was there supporting and being calm and just holding space. It really helped. I followed up with them and thanked them. Then when I knew a crisis might occur, I decided a headsup might not be a bad idea. They were, again, great and supportive. I am so grateful. Never thought I would say that about a bunch of Maryland State Troopers.

I've had 3 hours of sleep. NOw I have to do some work.

THankfully I have a great boss and work from home. Also thankfully I can focus on the work so he never noticed anything different and was unaware of any past problems, but I still told him and have his support.

Thanks for YOUR support everyone.[/quote]

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