In re the Alleged Mental Illness of Pederson

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

Pederson appeals from an October 4, 1984 order for commitment which was reviewed and confirmed on November 1, 1984. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant is a 36-year-old woman who has received treatment for mental illness since at least 1968. She was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital on August 4, 1984 for an overdose of psychotropic medications. Joyce Kroll, a psychiatric registered nurse at St. Mary’s, testified that she talked with appellant the afternoon of August 16. Appellant appeared distraught, was crying, expressed fear and concern that she would never be able to care for her…