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Post by Pahina722 on Jan 13, 2019 2:19:27 GMT
So stoked about your very positive update. Positive thoughts for continuing improvement winging your way!
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janeinbama
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Post by janeinbama on Jan 13, 2019 2:26:24 GMT
You are a good Mom Jeremysgirl and your son is appreciating you right. ((Hugs)) So glad that he is working with staff.
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Post by Really Red on Jan 13, 2019 2:28:48 GMT
Your last update brought tears to my eyes. I don't even know what to say. I feel your pain so much and feel happy that you know your son is safe right now. The icing on the cake is that he seems to be doing so much better. I hope that continues.
I hope you get a lot of TLC this weekend. Thank you for that wonderful update and being so brave to share this with everyone. It's so important❤
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 13, 2019 2:31:13 GMT
Your most recent update sounds so much more positive for you all. That's good to hear!
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scrapngranny
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Post by scrapngranny on Jan 13, 2019 2:31:58 GMT
Hi guys! I slept ten hours last night. I was whipped. Jeremy made me a fabulous breakfast. DS was able to call me at 1:00. We talked briefly and he said he wanted me to visit at 3:00 all by myself. He sounded so upbeat. So I went to pharmacy and picked up my meds and had the pharmacy put his on hold. Then I stopped and picked up cupcakes at our wonderful bakery, went up to the ICU to pick up the bag of medicine that the police had taken from our house and dropped off cupcakes and a thank you card for the wonderful staff there. I went to visit and DS was great. He said it bothered him that he was locked in and couldn't leave but it wasn't at all what he thought it was going to be like. He saw the psychiatrist, psychologist, and social worker. They put together a new plan for him. All new meds. I agreed with three but had concerns about one so I asked for a call from the psychiatrist. He is the only boy in there. There are 13 girls currently there. My antisocial kid who never leaves his bedroom was talking, laughing, and playing cards with all the girls. He hugged me three times. He told me he understood why we did this and he thinks it's going to be alright. Ifelt so good. I told him I'd be back tomorrow for another visit with Papa. Jeremy and I came out to the mall and we've been putzing around. I bought a new outfit. Retail therapy is so good. We are heading over to an Italian restaurant for sangria and yummies. Just spending some time alone. I’m so glad to hear such a positive report from you. Hopefully, just figuring out he is not the only one with these issues could go a long way to help him. I’m sure it is very hard for a teen to handle the chaos in their brains without thinking they are permanently broken and will never be “normal”. Finding out there are people who understand and will try over and over until he feels better. He may get discouraged again want to go home, but down deep he knows he is safe there. I can can only say I feel you are a hero to work so hard to get your kids in a better place mentally, all the while walking your own journey with mental health issues. This would be so much easier if mental illness wasn’t so misunderstood. There is still a stigma attached to having a brain disorder, like if you were a better person you could make it go away. Enjoy every moment of rest you can get knowing he is safe. Even if he gets pissed at you again, he is safe, and that is all that matters at this point.
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Post by mom on Jan 13, 2019 2:46:50 GMT
Hi guys! I slept ten hours last night. I was whipped. Jeremy made me a fabulous breakfast. DS was able to call me at 1:00. We talked briefly and he said he wanted me to visit at 3:00 all by myself. He sounded so upbeat. So I went to pharmacy and picked up my meds and had the pharmacy put his on hold. Then I stopped and picked up cupcakes at our wonderful bakery, went up to the ICU to pick up the bag of medicine that the police had taken from our house and dropped off cupcakes and a thank you card for the wonderful staff there. I went to visit and DS was great. He said it bothered him that he was locked in and couldn't leave but it wasn't at all what he thought it was going to be like. He saw the psychiatrist, psychologist, and social worker. They put together a new plan for him. All new meds. I agreed with three but had concerns about one so I asked for a call from the psychiatrist. He is the only boy in there. There are 13 girls currently there. My antisocial kid who never leaves his bedroom was talking, laughing, and playing cards with all the girls. He hugged me three times. He told me he understood why we did this and he thinks it's going to be alright. Ifelt so good. I told him I'd be back tomorrow for another visit with Papa. Jeremy and I came out to the mall and we've been putzing around. I bought a new outfit. Retail therapy is so good. We are heading over to an Italian restaurant for sangria and yummies. Just spending some time alone. I’m so glad to hear such a positive report from you. Hopefully, just figuring out he is not the only one with these issues could go a long way to help him. I’m sure it is very hard for a teen to handle the chaos in their brains without thinking they are permanently broken and will never be “normal”. Finding out there are people who understand and will try over and over until he feels better. He may get discouraged again want to go home, but down deep he knows he is safe there. I can can only say I feel you are a hero to work so hard to get your kids in a better place mentally, all the while walking your own journey with mental health issues. This would be so much easier if mental illness wasn’t so misunderstood. There is still a stigma attached to having a brain disorder, like if you were a better person you could make it go away. Enjoy every moment of rest you can get knowing he is safe. Even if he gets pissed at you again, he is safe, and that is all that matters at this point. I agree, completely! She is truly an example of a wonderful mom who is willing to go the extra mile!
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Post by quietgirl on Jan 13, 2019 2:47:16 GMT
I am so glad things are better. Continued best wishes and good thoughts your way.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 13, 2019 3:04:55 GMT
I am so glad to read your latest updates!! It sounds like you had a good visit; I hope his new meds and treatment plan will work wonders for him.
big (((HUGS))) to you.
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Post by oaksong on Jan 13, 2019 3:08:35 GMT
I have tears of joy in my eyes after your latest update. You are so strong. Even though this was a horrific experience, it sounds like your son may come out stronger than before. What wonderful news!
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jan 13, 2019 3:33:37 GMT
I'm so glad he is where he needs to be and is feeling ok about being there. This has been a rough several days for you mama. I am glad you and Jeremy got to spend sometime together and just chill.
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Post by teddyw on Jan 13, 2019 3:42:24 GMT
jeremysgirl I’m so glad for the update and that you were able to have a good day.
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Post by femalebusiness on Jan 13, 2019 3:56:42 GMT
I'm so happy to hear your latest update. You and your son are in my thoughts.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 13, 2019 5:49:50 GMT
scrapngranny that is a nice thing to say. The truth is I probably make as many mistakes as things I get right. I just like the word persistence. Some days I'm really far down. So down I go to bed at 8:00 but I get up the next day and start over. And I'm pretty positive many days that makes me a total pain in the ass to my kids. Thank God for humor.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 13, 2019 6:00:59 GMT
So glad you got sleep and some retail therapy! Great that your DS is feeling somewhat better and some laughing sure helps!
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Post by wellway on Jan 13, 2019 11:27:10 GMT
Very happy to read your update. So glad he found a place and is getting dedicated help. (Hugs)
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Post by phoenixcov on Jan 13, 2019 11:37:12 GMT
I well remember that feeling of utter relief that your loved one is safe and getting the help they need in hospital. My thoughts have been with you and your DS since you first posted, and I wish your Son happy and healthy days to follow this bad time he`s had. Good to hear that the medications have been sorted out.
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Post by gar on Jan 13, 2019 11:42:49 GMT
Lovely to hear a positive update
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Post by jennyap on Jan 13, 2019 12:23:12 GMT
That's a great update!!
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Post by Patter on Jan 13, 2019 12:35:17 GMT
So thankful to read your latest update! Praying each day is better and better for all!
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 13, 2019 12:54:12 GMT
Your last update was so positive, it made me cry! I think his initial response of anger was very normal for a teenager. I'm glad his attitude turned around.
I am really glad you treated yourself to a new outfit and a date night with your DH. You deserve it!
We handle a lot with DH's cancer with humor, too. Not everyone gets that, but it keeps us sane.
Continued prayers to you, your DS, and your family.
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Post by MZF on Jan 13, 2019 13:27:23 GMT
Great update! Sounds like he is in the right place for him--many prayers that he continues on his path of healing.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jan 13, 2019 13:31:25 GMT
Yikes. I just read this whole thread. Been MIA off and on here and just reading a thread here and there, so I totally missed this. Reading it all at once was like a roller coaster, but it was a testament to your sense of calm and your devotion to positivity - and it was also a sterling example of the power of this community we have here. Sending good thoughts directly directly into the core of your son’s brain...okay, maybe his soul.
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Post by yodutchess on Jan 13, 2019 13:32:34 GMT
What a great update, so glad your son is doing better!
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Post by J u l e e on Jan 13, 2019 13:32:59 GMT
Wonderful update! I feel so happy for you both!
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Post by jenjie on Jan 13, 2019 14:06:37 GMT
scrapngranny that is a nice thing to say. The truth is I probably make as many mistakes as things I get right. I just like the word persistence. Some days I'm really far down. So down I go to bed at 8:00 but I get up the next day and start over. And I'm pretty positive many days that makes me a total pain in the ass to my kids. Thank God for humor. We all make as many, if not more, mistakes as things we get right. Every single one of us. You’ve got a hard road and you keep getting back up, you keep pursuing your kids, loving them and showing them their value and importance. So proud of you.
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Post by KikiPea on Jan 13, 2019 14:38:29 GMT
What a heartwarming update! So glad he’s where he needs to be, and that you were able to take some time to pamper yourself. I will continue to cover you both in prayer.
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Post by TankTop on Jan 13, 2019 14:49:50 GMT
Such a nice update!
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jan 13, 2019 15:55:39 GMT
Thank goodness! Thank you for the update and keep smiling.
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Post by peano on Jan 13, 2019 16:21:01 GMT
So glad to hear your update.
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Post by jayfab on Jan 13, 2019 16:25:46 GMT
Thanks for the good update. I'm so glad things are looking up. (((hugs)))
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