My son's (9) mental health crisis...UPDATE - HE's HOME!!

[schmoo]

It's so strange how little ones know just the right things to say to make us smile when we need it. What a little sweetie. Crying does help, it's alot better than holding it in.

I'm glad to hear that Jacob is more comfortable and getting visits from your family, and I will continue to pray and send well wishes your way.

 

[GAhen]

Thanks for keeping us updated......I am pulling for him and praying for him and your family!!!! My son is named Jacob..I have wonderful memories of his childhood.
9 year old is such a sweet age......
I just sent a pray up for him.....

 

[arlee453]

Today's update....

I have to say at tonight's visit Jacob looked the happiest I've seen him in a LOOOONNNGGG time - truly happy - not 'crazy hyper happy', but really just plain old content.

I have a pic the neighbor gave me of the bus stop, first day of school last week. He's smiling, but there is sadness in his eyes. Today, he was smiling and just happy. It made me feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

On the down side, he had his MRI tonight and totally freaked out when he had to get the contrast dye injected. I finally basically 'hugged/held' him down so they could get it in and get the test finished. I didn't want him to have to delay going home OR have to be sedated to have the test done. The tech basically said if I wasn't there they wouldn't have been able to finish it since they didn't have an order to restrain or sedate. Frankly, I'd rather him be 'restrained' by his mom with a big hug than with any other method, and Im sure he would too!

Anyway, we got the MRI done and we are starting to slowly get feedback on the other tests and beginning to hear some on strategies for treatment options.

I am really hoping he'll be home by the weekend! Please do keep those thoughts and prayers coming - it DOES help us all!

Susan

 

[pricem11]

Glad to hear Jacob was lookin and feelin happy today! Sounds like you've got a fine young man there.

 

[Lunachick]

Yay! Keep that good news a commin! Let us know!

 

[jkcove08]

Your family are in our prayers!!!! At least it was caught at the very early stages and that is the best thing possible!! I worked in the rehab unit at our local hospital and delt with many different problems for people and it is amazing the come backs that children can make, keep positive and it will go right to your son. Good luck, Jenn

 

[chickbea]

Several years ago I started on medication for depression. The biggest thing that prompted me to seek help was that I would get overwhelmed by these horrible feelings of self-loathing. They seemed to come out of nowhere and often would present in the form of an internal dialogue where a "voice" would tell me how horrible I was, that I didn't deserve the friends and family I had, etc., etc. I would sometimes try to reason with this voice, but that often made things worse. I also have OCD, so add that to a voice telling me that I was horrible and couldn't do anything right, and you can see where I was getting pretty unhappy with myself!
I am not a particularly religious person, but I can remember thinking that this must be why some people would feel like they were posessed by the devil or a demon. The voice seemed to operate of its own volition, and I couldn't figure out why my own mind would be doing this to me.
I happen to work in mental health, so I luckily knew who in my region would be most likely to help me. Happily we hit on the right medication first try (it does often take a bit of trial and error), and I have had almost no problems ever since.
Often there is a stigma about having a mental health issue; I remember when I told my mom, she was just horrified that I was taking a medication for something like this. As far as she or anyone else knew, I was always happy and cheerful. When I finally explained to her the things I had been experiencing, she started to understand. When my beloved cousin committed suicide last year and no one had any clue he was unhappy, then she really started to understand. It took me over thirty years to figure out that I needed help, and that long to confide in my mom and family. Your son must be an amazing young man to be so aware of what is happening and recognize that he needs help. Good luck!

 

[mom'sfolly]

Good news! Hope all the rest of the testing goes well!

Best Wishes and Hugs

 

[ozark hen]

God Bless Jacob and your family, you are in so many prayers and thoughts.

 

[Cheri]

Praying. That's all I can offer and that's what I will do.