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Posted by DanielJ on January 10, 2006, at 0:59:08
For 2 1/2 years our son has been treated for Schizophrenia. His medications are 10 mg Zyprexa and 75 mg Zoloft.
He missed a semester of school in 2003 but there is more, it looks like much of the schooling 2 years prior to that was not good.
Now he is a High School Senior and 18 yrs old. He is in what they call exceptional education. The students get teaching on a normal level but the classes are smaller and their teachers have special training for students with disabilities.
Sadly today he dropped his drivers education class to accept a class he has already completed for no credit. He feels self conscious and is afraid other kids will make fun of him if he makes a mistake. It is a "regular class not ex ed".
Last semester he was able to switch out of a history class (regular) where certain kids were teasing him. Unfortunately he was at the top of his class in that one so it got pooped away.
He tries hard in most of his classes but regular classes are not working for him socially. His Pdoc has given him some therapy but he is still socially inept. One of the problems he has is that Zyprexa has caused some weight gain and Zoloft gives him acne but the pdoc doesn't want to take him off Zoloft for fear his condition will get worse. Is there any hope for him? Ideas welcome.
Posted by milly on January 19, 2006, at 12:46:46
In reply to Parent of Schizophrenic teen Need support!, posted by DanielJ on January 9, 2006, at 9:21:32
i have read your post twice now and although I don't know what to say I just wanted to say 'my heart goes out to you'
Posted by annierose on January 21, 2006, at 22:20:23
In reply to Parent of Schizophrenic teen Need support!, posted by DanielJ on January 9, 2006, at 9:21:32
You mentioned that he receives therapy from his Pdoc. Any chance he can receive regular on-going therapy from a psychologist? I don't know your situation, but from my limited understanding, most p-docs see clients once a month. Maybe with weekly visits with a therapist, he can receive social support for peer issues.
Just a thought.
Posted by Nurse Hot Flash on August 28, 2008, at 18:46:50
In reply to Re: Parent of Schizophrenic teen Need support! » DanielJ, posted by annierose on January 21, 2006, at 22:20:23
I noticed your post was dated 2006. By now I am sure you know if your son is really schizophrenic. My son was diagnosed 10 years ago at 18. I think there are many levels of schizophrenia. Some times it gets worse, but as a parent you get much better at handling it. I hope things are going well for you and your family. Feel free to ask a 10 year vetran anything you like.
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