8filltheheart Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I just wanted to post an update on our ds. He was discharged early on Wed. I was highly skeptical about how effective his hospital stay actually was b/c he seemed "overly confident." I didn't want to post anything until we actually experienced a conflict to see how he really would deal with it. Well, we had one yesterday and he was so amazingly calm that I can't believe this was my ds. That was the first victory. Even more important to me.......I saw him developing a new obsession. (Remember that the root core to his behavioral problems is his OCD and interference with the obsessions) I had discussed it with my dh to ask him if he saw this newest one emerging, but said nothing to ds. DS called me into his room last night b/c he said he needed to talk. He told me that he thought he saw an obsession forming. THAT IS HUGE!! He has not been able to recognize his obsessions before. So......I am thrilled. I don't know if it is the new meds or if the hours of concentrated therapy taught him the skills to recognize it or if it is simply having been in the hospital made him start realizing that these are problems that HE has to acknowledge. I am just extremely happy for him that he realized it on his own and is asking for us to provide him other outlets so he can try to let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 That's great news. I hope your son continues on this path to getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Sounds great. How often will the doctor/therapist see him? I think at this point, very close monitoring would be helpful. I know many here shy away from meds but I have seen the benefits of them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Wonderful news. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I'm so happy for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondabee Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I'm so relieved! Keeping you all in my prayers~ Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPair Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 That's wonderful! Glad to hear the news. Keeping you in thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Oh, wow...that's just fantastic news! A real answer to prayer. I am so happy for you and your family, and esp. your DS. A wonderful update! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygirl Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :thumbup: Great to hear! I also agree meds can work for some people they work here as well. Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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