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[deleted] OP t1_j9xcrhn wrote

Reply to comment by ktxhopem3276 in If Fetterman resigns, who would Shapiro appoint? I’m kind of obsessed with Giselle Fetterman. by [deleted]

People aren't hospitalized unless they are a danger to themselves or others. He is not dying of a terminal illness, but depression ends lives.

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pittsburghfun t1_j9xwha5 wrote

You are incorrect. People can be hospitalized if they admit themselves, the criteria of a danger to themselves or others is for involuntary commitment.

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[deleted] OP t1_j9xxqj0 wrote

I just know if a working class person person admits themselves in my area, they will be released within days even with struggles relating to suicide. I was told on multiple occasions that I would be released within 72 hours when I considered admitting myself in the past. They also do not consider intense levels of depression or anxiety worthy of admission unless there are active suicidal thoughts and plans. I reported suicidal ideation many times, and they never considered me a danger or in need of more care. Obviously, a senator will probably receive better care than someone living in a low income area.

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Critical_Band5649 t1_j9ywkap wrote

He has major coexisting medical problems that require their own medication. In all likelihood, they chose to do inpatient to monitor drug reactions either to antidepressants themselves or if they interact with something else he is taking.

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ktxhopem3276 t1_j9yphcc wrote

I don’t want to minimize the severity of his problem or any mental health issues but It feels disrespectful to start talking about his replacement. He’s not the first senator to have a stroke or other issues and take time off.

I had a major injury and was offered an inpatient intensive mental health treatment program. It’s a little different than checking yourself in for suicidal thoughts. It’s not as common because it’s expensive and hard to get insurance to pay

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[deleted] OP t1_ja0wljr wrote

You are right. At the end of the day, he is human. All that matters is that he receives the care he needs and lives a life that makes him personally happy.

I think it is natural for people to wonder what comes next, however.

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ktxhopem3276 t1_ja0ziq5 wrote

It seems a lot less important than the policy decision being made on a day to day basis by the government. This post just seems like wild speculation.

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[deleted] OP t1_ja12jvl wrote

It is less important. An anonymous question and discussion on Reddit is also less important in the grand scheme of life.

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