A 19-year-old lady in La Union has been locked up in a small hut for over a 12 months.
As seen within the newest episode of “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” the hut has no door, is barely sufficient for one particular person, and solely has small gap that permit “Mia” to place her fingers out.
According to her mom, Delia, they used to stay in Benguet. There, she seen a change in her daughter’s conduct when “Mia” turned 16. She was finally identified with Paranoid Schizophrenia.
“Bulakbol na. Sabi ng teacher, palaging nag-aabsent. Hindi siya makatulog, lakad nang lakad kahit na hatinggabi,” Delia stated.
“Hindi niya alam anong ginagawa niya. Sinasaktan niya ‘yung sarili niya. ‘Pag nagluluto ako, kinukuha ‘yung kaldero na [pinalo] sa ulo ko,” she added.
(“She started skipping school. She couldn’t sleep, she’d keep pacing around. She was no longer conscious of what she was doing. She started hurting herself. When I’d cook, she’d hit me as well.”)
“Mia” would additionally seize a knife within the kitchen, her grandmother Rosing stated. Fearing that they’d get damage, that they had no alternative however to deliver “Mia” to Bargulin, La Union and lock her up.
Since then, Mia’s aunt, Nora had been taking good care of her.
“Nakakakonsensya pero wala kaming magagawa kasi nakakatakot naman kasi kung ilabas namin. Ayaw naming maikulong dito.”
(“It pains me to see her in such a state, but we had no other choice.”)
To present for her wants, Mia’s household would simply hand issues over via the small gap.
It can be via these holes that they reduce Mia’s nails and hand her a hose so she might bathe.
Delia stated she and her husband Berting need to assist their daughter get higher. They have reached out to the Department of Social Welfare and Development, however to no avail.
“Hindi ko kayang tingnan. Gusto kong maipagamot kasi bata pa ‘yan eh, may future pa. Ang sakit-sakit. Gusto ko siyang kunin pero wala akong magawa,” Delia stated.
(“I can’t bear to see her suffer. I want her to get better because she has an entire future ahead of her. I want to be the one to care for her, but I can’t.”)
Upon studying in regards to the situation of “Mia,” the Baguio General Hospital volunteered to rescue and provides her the medicine and steering she wants.
“Mabibigyan siya ng mga karampatang mga gamot and therapy din po na kailangan niya. [Two] weeks or more ang admission namin,” stated Dr. Libag. “If may makita na kaming improvement within [two weeks], pwede na pong i-discharge ‘yung patient.”
(“She’ll be given the necessary medication and therapy. She’ll be admitted for two weeks, and if we see enough progress, she can be discharged. “)
Fortunately, “Mia” was calm sufficient to go together with the rescuers. This additionally allowed her family members to see her once more for the primary time after one 12 months and three months.
“Matagal na inaantay ko po ito pero ngayon, naibigay na. Masaya ako. Sana gumaling na po si [Mia] at maraming maraming salamat sa inyo,” Delia stated.
(“I’ve waited for this moment for so long. I’m so happy that “Mia” is finally getting the medical treatment she needs. I hope she gets better. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.”)
According to the National Center for Mental Health, based mostly on the US information, about 1% of the final inhabitants has schizophrenia, and that’s 1 out of 100.
NCMH reminded that these with psychological situations ought to get correct medical therapy regardless of their state.
“Kailangan dalhin sa Psychiatrist para matulungan siya. ‘Yung family member na kinukulong natin na ‘di nabibigay ‘yung gamot would probably feel isolated, neglected, rejected,” they stated.
“Kinakailangan pa rin natin as overall well-being na may sun exposure tayo kasi the sun provides vitamin D so for our overall health din. Being able to step out and interact with others, nakakatulong din ‘yon.”
(“For her to get better, she needs to be checked on by a psychiatrist. A person locked up would feel isolated, neglected, and rejected. For a person’s overall well-being, they need to have enough sun exposure. They need to be able to step out and interact with others.”
The company added that they’re within the “process of developing more hospitals” in accordance with the Mental Health Act.
If you or somebody wants assist, you could contact NCMH via the numbers on their web site.
For these occupied with extending assist, in the meantime, right here is the place you can also make your donations:
BDO
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET BRANCH
Account Name: MERLY S. DUMAGUING
Account Number: 005180439524
—JCB/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
