Dd in hospital in ITU - handhold please

[JackOfGentleman]

I did have a thread running yesterday but I can't seem to find it.

Basically, she took an overdose, we went to A&E, she was triaged, kept on the ward and I thought she'd be discharged today. Got to hospital this morning to find her back in resus after having multiple seizures with an abnormal heartbeat. She's now intubated in ITU in an induced coma and I am so scared I don't know what to do with myself. Do I sit down? Do I drink tea? I'm cold, do I put a jumper on? I'm just standing still in the relatives room staring out of the window.

Big hugs op. Yes to both tea and a jumper.

It will be really hard to do but you will need to look after yourself to be able to look after your daughter. Keep eating and drinking, even when you don't feel like it. And sleep, probably the hardest to do but so important.

Can you be with her? Get yourself warm. Have a drink and something to eat if you can.
Then, if it's what you want to do, go and make yourself comfortable in a chair next to her and hold her hand if you can.
Get some rest too.

Thinking of you op. What a worrying time.

Sending positive thoughts op 💐

I'm sure it'll be ok @JackOfGentleman xx

Try and look after yourself- of course put something on if you're cold etc, do whatever you need to take care of yourself.

I expect they'll bring her round again soon.

And after that they will give her extra help. xxx

Sorry to read your update. I’d been checking your other thread and thinking of you and your daughter. As others have said, she’s in the best place and they will take the best care of her. Make sure to look after yourself so you’re strong and ready to take her home and look after her soon x

Huge hugs for you OP, I remember your thread from last night and did keep checking as it was in my thoughts as to how she was doing. Are you in the family room? Do you have anyone else there too talk to?

Thank you everyone. A kind nurse has just brought me a cup of tea.
This is worse than my worst nightmare. I never imagined seeing her have a seizure or heart arrhythmias. But she's in the best place .

Oh Jack, I've been thinking of you today.

You must be bloody knackered, make sure you look after yourself x

Thinking of you and your daughter

She will be getting the absolute best care and they will be letting her body rest. Take care of yourself. Am glad to see you have a cup tea. Keep a blanket or jumper with you too. Lots and lots of love xxxxx

Gosh, I just want to say that I am thinking of you a lot and sending support through the universe 💐

She is in the best place. So sorry you are in this situation.

There is no manual for what you should be doing - but look after yourself, stay warm and fed and hydrated and try to sleep, you will be of no use to your daughter in her recovery if you don't. Sending heartfelt wishes.

I hope you get some better news soon, OP.
Still sending you a virtual handhold.

Sending you lots of love OP.

Are you alone? Do you have someone with you?

What has she taken

Absolutely heartbreaking. Sending you both lots of love💓

As a Mum I cannot imagine how you are feeling. Tea with sugar,chocolate and definitely put your jumper on ! Am thinking of you and your daughter..try and be strong and just to second everyone else …it’s not your fault..and I 100% mean that!! Thankfully the Drs know what she has taken so they have a better understanding as how to treat your daughter.💐💕💐

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What has she taken

Not a very helpful post!

You can go home if that's what you want. Hanging around a relatives room may not be the best thing for you - only you can know where the best place for you is.

I replied last night. Lots of love OP

I read your thread last night, the cold could be shock too, yes to jumper and tea and if you can manage a little something to eat it will help, sending you both positive thoughts