[KATonAhotTINroof]

I just wondered if anyone with Asperger's Syndrome has been treated for being Psychotic? Our friend is in the VA hospital now and I'm afraid they will never let him go. He hates drugs, but he's got to take those mind drugs or they'll force him to. He just lost his wife suddenly, on Good Friday. How would anyone react to that happening?

[gayleggg]

That must be really hard on him to lose his wife and be hospitalized, too. I'm sure that they will get him back on the road to recovery.

[KATonAhotTINroof]

Thank you Gayle.

[1976kitchenfloor]

Originally Posted by KATonAhotTINroof

I just wondered if anyone with Asperger's Syndrome has been treated for being Psychotic? Our friend is in the VA hospital now and I'm afraid they will never let him go. He hates drugs, but he's got to take those mind drugs or they'll force him to. He just lost his wife suddenly, on Good Friday. How would anyone react to that happening?

Hello. Do you know if the VA is or is not aware that your friend has Aspergers? If you can visit him or send cards or keep any connection open I would work with that. ITs very hard re the psychiatric drug issue. Drugs are routinely ordered for too many things ( my opinion). On the other hand the VA hospital does an patients advocate. Check if you connect with that office/person and if you know the aptiens hx well write what you can down with regard to how he normally functions and what helps and what doesnt.

My thought are with you. Take care.

[ToeJam]

I know when I had my first of 3 hospital admissions they suspected psychosis and put me on meds.... really screwed with my head, lost 2 stone in 2 weeks and I would not leave the seclusion room (they kept the door unlocked).

I have aspergers.

[Finniky]

I'm sorry to hear that. I am curious as to why he is in the hospital. It appears related to a psychological episode of some sort based on your statements. That is somewhat relevant to the situation.

First, Aspergers symptoms range in severity. Symptoms also vary from person to person. As such, they are several medications and behavioral therapies given on an individual basis.

Prescriptions range from antidepressents, stimulants, mood stabilizers, anti-convulsants, and yes, anti-psychotic medications, such as Risperidone.

Antipsychotic medications are actually widely used to treat ASD. (Autism Spectrum disorder).

I cannot say what the hospital may or may not give your friend. Does he seek regular therapy or have a regular psychologist/doctor? He should seek regular help by a psychologist and work out what is best for him with a professional he can come to trust and communicate with.