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Jun 12, 2015, 09:13 AM
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Member Since: May 2015
Location: Colorado
Posts: 62
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Originally Posted by BlueEyedMama
Does he have trouble concentrating in other areas in his life? My son has OCD well really it's just 'OD' since he gets just gets the thoughts and not the compulsions but the thoughts play like a broken record in his head 24/7 which makes it hard for him to concentrate. He is a brilliant young man who was in honors college until symptoms hit after his freshman year. He can't seem to focus very long on much of anything so doing things in short spurts is helping. Volunteer for 2 hours a week, take a non academic class at community college that meets 90 minutes a week. That kind of thing. So we are happy for the small steps forward and the fact that he can live outside the home like many young people his age (24) want to do.
I feel bad that you might not see your son for a few days....that never was an issue with us as he didn't seem to want to leave the house...ever. I hope that your son is in contact soon and that some how you can get him to open up as to why he quit his job.
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He actually came by late last night and slept (I think he got drunk with friends and walked home) I will say this for the kid; at least he doesn’t drink and drive. I don’t think he has OCD but he does have trouble with auditory direction and has since he was small so he doesn’t readily try new things. He went back on antidepressants a few weeks ago and both my wife and I think he is actually worse off. It’s a real puzzle for us. Like your son he is very smart. He puts things together in his mind very rapidly and is also a very funny person. When he is happy he’s a real joy to be around. I’d pay good money to know what goes through his head in those moments before he gives up. The bad times are outweighing the good times. You sound like you care a lot for your son, I know that letting these kids know we care is at least a good start.
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