Posted by Kath on December 31, 2006, at 16:35:53
My son (22) is across the country form me in BC. I'm in Ontario, Canada. He has a long history of substance abuse...since he was 14. More recently cocaine & E use got out of hand & he & GF moved to BC to have a 'new start'. They successfully stopped using chems.
Over the past few weeks he's been having a terrible time.
He's in the hospital - went in Friday nite for his own safety - wanted a place were he could be safe & get help.
He was hearing voices re: harm & self-harm
Was paranoid - afraid for himself & for his girlfriend.
And was afraid he'd hurt himself.The initially put him on Atavan & Loxipine (sp?)
The doctor phoned me today. They're keeping him there; have certified him, so he can't leave even if he wants to; have started him on Paxil & Risperdone.
His GF got all upset when I told her about Paxil.
She said she'd taken it & also his friend had & it "changes who you are - changes your personality"
Any input from anyone who has taken it?
Jeez it's hard being a Mom. If I knew what I know now, I think I would have decided that I couldn't do it!
How incredibly painful & scarey to see a beloved child in pain, pain, pain & making harmful choices etc, etc.
I'm hoping that now he's had this happen, that it's his "hitting bottom" & he is talking of rehab, but right now it's a case of regaining some mental health.
Any input welcome, Kath
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