Brendas and Pauls blog

As I sit here to write this blog. It is a hot sunny day on a Saturday afternoon on the17th of June at about 5-30 pm.My son Paul is sitting on a bench outside the parade of shops in Manford way, Hainault Essex. Surrounded by 4 policemen whom are there ready to section him into Goodmayes Mental Hospital in Barley Lane Goodmayes for the 5th time in nearly 3yrs. As the police approach him, Paul ran off across the road and they chased him pinning down with his arms behind his back as they escorted him back to their van, which was parked outside the shops, I must stress they were really good with him. Paul's eyes were so glazed and bulging that my heart melted for him. As, all of the onlookers from the shops, and pavements, looked on at him. Why do they leave them so long so unwell and needing help. I had never seen his eyes like that before he didn't even recognize me. How scary,  intimidating and humiliating, is that for him, and us as parents to have to enc...

  I would like to share our story and the progress we have made whilst we tred on our Rocky road for Mental health help, and  support. And solely for us, or you as a Mental health Clients. A Mother Gaurdian, Famiy members, and relatives, Living in Essex, and The London Borough of Redbridge Area. That are being  treated now, or previously at Goodmayes Mental Health Hospital Barley Lane. For you to also share some of the good, and bad, Experiences you have encountered along the way. If you would like to be able to share your story have your say, together with us, and others. My Son Paul and Myself. Brenda, his Mum and Guardian. Paul before his mental health started to deteriate: (2020): Paul now in 2022.   Paul whom is now 50yrs. And was diagnosed with Schizophrenia when he was 28. That was when Paul first showed the signs of paranoia, at our home,  in Woodford Bridge. He was eventually Sectioned into Goodmayes Mental Hospital i...