Hi angeleyes,

You did an excellent job of describing your son. Of course, I'm no psychiatrist, but am a nurse with a BA in psychology. Everything you described points to schizophrenia, to me (again, my limited ability to diagnose......)

You did say that your son is usually reasonable to talk to (though he resents counseling?) Is it possible that you could sit with him, explain how concerned you are, and even point to specific events, even write them out like you did for us, to show him in black and white the connections, the continuity of these events. I would think it would also be helpful for you to speak with the Dr. giving them these specifics as you did here. What you've described sounds textbook. Let him know that you are concerned for his well-being and that it couldn't hurt to see a psych. for evaluation? Also, point out the facts..............that it is a chemical imbalance, nothing more, and meds often help.

The more I go back and look at the specific instances you described above...............................from everything I recall, to me, he sounds schizophrenic. I hope he is open to evaluation and improving the quality of his life (his happiness!)

Take Care,
pebs

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