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So my dad just had another mini stroke. Need help

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supergiz

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So yesterday I was so excited. I was packing getting ready to start living in NYC. My parents and I were packing and cleaning all day long.

We went out to a restaurant for dinner. A few minutes into his drink I noticed he was sitting back zoned out. My mother and I were talking about NYC and we asked my dad a question. He started making non sensible mumbles and had no idea what was going on. It was like seeing someone go from completely sober to a stumbling drunk instantly. It was heartbreaking.

When I realized what was happening I tell my mom we need to call an ambulance. Of course this was the one night I decided to go along with then without my cell phone on me. My mom starts freaking out and tells me we can't call the ambulance because my dad might lose his job. His condition now is degrading and I take away his drink as he is trying to keep drinking it and get him a water.

Now he is just repeating "I hate you to me and that I am no son of his" and getting very aggressive with me. We pay for dinner without eating it and leave.

My father could barely walk and everything he said was a shout that the whole restaurant could hear. I try and help him walk to the car but he keeps repeating how much he hates me and to get away from him. When we get home he tries to walk down to the basement and I stop him and walk behind him as he stumbles upstairs to his room to sleep. And then as he is shouting at me get the for slammed in my face.

I just don't know what to do my they won't go to the doctor and I just know my dad is on a path to dying. He won't speak to me now. He doesn't follow any of the orders the doctor gave him after he almost died from an aortic dissection a few years back.

I love him and really want to help but I just don't know what to do.

TLDR: father had his 2nd mini stroke, won't go to doctor and my mother refused to call ambulance while he was having mini stroke.
 

Watevaman

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As someone whose father had a major stroke that left him in a debilitating condition that he'll be in for the rest of his life, get your father to a doctor. Ignore what they're saying about not going.
 

slit

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I'm in a similar situation, in that someone very close to me is suffering from Alzheimer's. When the brain is not functioning normally you have to take matters into your own hands. They revert to child like behavior. Sometimes you HAVE to do what's best for them. You become a parent.
 

akira28

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he can't work if he's dead. I'm sure your mom is following his logic and is trying to help him as best she can, but she needs to understand. You can't ignore health issues and hope they go away, because they will come back with force. If you can't talk to him, talk to her. Try getting some advice from a professional about what options there are. Why can't he go tot the doctor?

Is there more than denial to this? Like does he feel like he's going to die anyway, so why bother? It doesn't help anything to treat family like an enemy in times like this. Anyway, go talk to your mom.
 

MBR

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Tell your mom to fuck off and call for an ambulance.

Or... Just call an ambulance without that first part...
 

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Very sorry to hear that. In that condition he is in danger of losing his job and maybe worse. You might be able to sway your mother if she realizes that getting help is the best, safest option for everyone.
 

supergiz

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As someone whose father had a major stroke that left him in a debilitating condition that he'll be in for the rest of his life, get your father to a doctor. Ignore what they're saying about not going.

How am I going to get him to the doctor? He doesn't want to go. I can't exactly take him against his will.

One thing I will do whenever I see them again is always have my cell phone on me and if I have to I'll call 911 and ask them to say it was an asinine anonymous call when they get there
 

Arc

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Call an ambulance now. Worry about mending your relationship with him later. Health is not mendable, you're relationship and his employment are.
 

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Has he always talked down on you or did this only start when the stroke happened? Because if it only started with the stroke, that is very very bad. You must get to the hospital.
 

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A lot of people have struggles admitting age, but he needs a doctor... as others have said if they value his job more it likely won't mean much if he dies or if he starts to be impaired from this stuff.
 

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I had a little episode like that last year, I kept being delirious and repeating myself. I had to tell my family that I didnt mean it, you just lose control.

He needs a scan and diagnosis. Dont let him drive for a couple of weeks/months too until you know whats up
 

Drpunch

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Mini stroke is a serious issue; most people who have a mini stroke are likely to have a full on one very soon. This is an urgent issue, he needs medical attention now. Your mom clearly doesn't know the seriousness of the issue.
 

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That sucks man, I hope he gets the medical attention he needs.

Though not fully understanding why he would lose his job if he calls an ambulance or goes to the hospital?
 

supergiz

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Call an ambulance now. Worry about mending your relationship with him later. Health is not mendable, you're relationship and his employment are.

My mom got no sleep and woke up with him at 4am with the intention of driving nonstop from new York to home in the Midwest. It took a call from me and 2 of my siblings to get her to agree to stop midway and stay at a hotel.

My mom is also suffering from some form of advanced phychosysis that she refuses to acknowledge nor seek help for. I'm calling her up on Wednesday when she is away from my father and they are back home to have a long conversation
 

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You should have called an ambulance. Your dad will lose his life the way you and your mom are behaving
 

Angry Grimace

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What the fuck? You just didn't call the ambulance?!
 

Spoo

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Your father may die if you ignore this, and it will be your fault for not doing what is right and instead doing what is convenient. Think again, call an ambulance.
 

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Lose job or lose life? Get your priorities straight man. You really need to take control of the situation and disregard your mom.
 

supergiz

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What the fuck? You just didn't call the ambulance?!

You don't understand its more complicated than that. My mother and father would have never talked to me again if I did that.

My father still won't talk to me just for making sure he didn't fall down the stairs and my mother is still angry that I even mentioned it was a mini stroke during the ordeal.
 

Krev

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You don't understand its more complicated than that. My mother and father would have never talked to me again if I did that.
They are stupid.

Don't be as stupid as them. Be smart and call an ambulance.
 

kingkitty

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You don't understand its more complicated than that. My mother and father would have never talked to me again if I did that.

Would your mother talk to you again if your father died of a stroke, and you didn't call an ambulance?

Don't want to be harsh but this is ridiculous. My mom went through a stroke. I remember coming home from school and seeing her friend call the ambulance. My mom didn't want help either, she was stubborn. But she had to go, she could have died. Don't listen to your parent's stubbornness.

Your father needs to see a hospital ASAP.
 

Angry Grimace

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Listen, if you don't believe us, just call the doctor yourself and describe everything that happened and do what they tell you.
 

DoctorPayne

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Why would he lose his job, what does he do? Unless employment law in New York is thoroughly fucked, that should be pretty illegal for any employer to try.
 

Alienous

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Yeah, you need to get him to a hospital. Even at the cost of your relationship with your parents. If the worst comes to the worst, you would know that you acted in the best way possible.
 

supergiz

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Listen, if you don't believe us, just call the doctor yourself and describe everything that happened and do what they tell you.

I'm looking for a toll free medical advice number now

And they are driving on the highway right now. What do I do? Have the ambulance intercept them?
 

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Holy shit, he had an aortic dissection? Don't most people die from that?

I really don't have any advice, but I'm super sorry for what you are going through. =(
 

carlo6529

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Probably because if he's in the hospital he'll have to miss work. Don't you just love U.S. labor laws?

I should point out that I am Canadian. Either way though, if the man is having mini strokes, he is in no condition to work and should be getting medical attention.
 

robochimp

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You don't understand its more complicated than that. My mother and father would have never talked to me again if I did that.

My father still won't talk to me just for making sure he didn't fall down the stairs and my mother is still angry that I even mentioned it was a mini stroke during the ordeal.

We'll your dad may not be able to speak to you after this.
 

slit

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I should point out that I am Canadian. Either way though, if the man is having mini strokes, he is in no condition to work and should be getting medical attention.

Well I agree, but losing your job can be a VERY scary proposition. You start thinking about things like not being able to pay your mortgage once you get out.
 

xenist

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Have your father taken to a hospital. Right now. If anyone tries to stop you, fucking go through them.
 
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