HSMom2One Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 A. is one of my adult sons who has battled this horrible disease for the past 14 years of his life. He has had extremely serious bouts of mania and has had to be committed several times in the past, has been hospitalized more times than I can count and has even been in jail when he was acting out in illness. This journey has been the utter heartbreak of my life as a mother. You can't imagine having a sweet, darling, intelligent, creative and loving little boy that grows up to become a man with very serious mental illness. It's like a monster stepped out from the shadows and stole my baby! Fortunately, for the past 5 years A. has been stable and on his meds. This has been the most stable period of time since he was first diagnosed in 1998. He has a 6 yo dd that means the world to him, and I credit that for the resolve he's shown in staying on meds and cooperating with doctors. That, and maturity have made a big difference. Unfortunately the meds that have been working these past 5 years have given him side effects that have become intolerable, so with a doctor's supervision he is going to have to change to another antipsychotic drug. I would be lying if I said I'm not scared about this. The Lord has watched over A. and protected him from so much during this journey, and He has given me strength to get through every episode. I don't know how I would have gotten this far without my faith in Christ! I'm asking today for prayer warriors to stand with me through A.'s transition from one drug to another. I believe God hears the cry of a mother's heart and also that prayer is much more powerful than we realize - especially the prayers of many. Thank you so much for reading this and remembering A. and our family at this time. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Good thoughts and hugs. You have an impressive and informed and graceful perspective on your son's illness. He is blessed to have a family member who gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubamama Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Prayed for you and your son :grouphug: Your tender heart for your son blessed me today. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Your son is in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes for the drug transition to go smoothly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 :grouphug: Prayed for your son. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Praying for your son and you too. :grouphug: I've been through similar things, but with my mom, and I know how hard it is. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Praying :grouphug: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorisuewho Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 :grouphug: praying for you and your son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I have several people close to me that live with mental illness. It is SO hard. Many, many :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Praying through this transition with you Lucinda. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Unfortunately the meds that have been working these past 5 years have given him side effects that have become intolerable, so with a doctor's supervision he is going to have to change to another antipsychotic drug. I would be lying if I said I'm not scared about this. :grouphug: I see this heart break every day. :grouphug: This is very scary, and I'm so glad he's doing this with supervision. Please make sure he has a "plan" in that those around him know to call if things start to go bad. Not just a crisis number where you are told to call back if he is suicidal or homicidal. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Prayers that he will adjust to his new meds without any difficulties, and that they will be effective with minimal side effects. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Praying for him and you. He is blessed to have a mother who is so supportive of him. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Praying for your precious boy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I will stand with you. I believe God has kept my son alive largely due to prayer. I can't say I know how you feel, exactly, but I can almost--you bet I'll be on my knees for A. And for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 :grouphug: Lucinda, I will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 It means the world to me that others are willing to pray with me for A. and for our family. If you're interested in learning more about our story, I did write this article in my blog in Dec. of 2009. Unfortunately the attempt at going to college didn't work out well for A., but I'm happy to say that since then he's been able to hold a job for nearly a year, which is something he hasn't been able to do in many years. Continued prayers would be most appreciated, and I'll keep you all posted on how it's going. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Praying. My middle ds was diagnosed as bipolar a little over 2 years ago so maybe I understand a little. I hate mental illness. God bless, Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Praying for your son and this transition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Prayed for both of you :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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