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Old Oct 02, 2017, 09:18 PM
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My son called me from school saying he was having very intrusive thoughts...he quit Abilify about 4 days ago. I told him to come home right away. He is having very serious, violent thoughts. I gave him one of his leftover olanzapines. And we are keeping a very close eye on him. If his thoughts don't improve by tomorrow I'm taking him to urgent care. BTW he is 17. I've never been on this side of psychosis before and I'm freaking out!
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Old Oct 02, 2017, 09:28 PM
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Make sure he gets on whatever meds he needs to be on. What is his diagnosis if I may ask?
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Old Oct 02, 2017, 09:34 PM
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He has been just treated for his symptoms. No diagnosis yet. But from what I've heard in talking to him reminds me of a serious mixed episode. Very depressed with a ton of energy and intrusive thoughts that are very violent.
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Old Oct 02, 2017, 09:59 PM
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Did he quit taking the meds on his own? As a minor child he really doesn't have the right to make that call.
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Old Oct 02, 2017, 10:00 PM
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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. Keep us posted on how he is doing. I hope they gave him something calming.

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Old Oct 02, 2017, 10:06 PM
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He went off the abilify very slowly. It took him about a month to go of it completely.
I am doing okay, just worried and hyper vigilant. I think it's making me a bit hypo as I can't relax and don't know what the future holds for him.
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So sorry to hear this. It's normal to have difficulties relaxing with all of this happening. I hope that your son starts to feel better. As we all know from our own experiences struggling with BP, these things take time, as painful as it is.
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Old Oct 02, 2017, 10:40 PM
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Hey, I know it's hard, but try to stay cool 'cause you need to be OK in order to look after your son. It's easy to go over the edge with anxiety, but look at it this way--he called you for help, right? That's a good sign.
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Old Oct 02, 2017, 10:53 PM
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He communicates with us a lot. More than most teenagers. And whenever he is taking new meds or going off them I drill it into his head that if he starts having thoughts of hurting himself or others to tell us immediately and that is exactly what he did. I'm very proud of him for talking to us about it right away. But I also feel so bad for him... I know what he's going through... It's no fun.
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Old Oct 03, 2017, 08:04 AM
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sorry you have to deal with this. I have a mentally ill adult child and it's pretty scary sometimes. Please take care of yourself no matter what.
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Old Oct 03, 2017, 08:39 AM
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Thanks everyone. I gave him olanzapine yesterday and he has been sleeping for 17 hours straight. I had a rough night, just worrying about him but the nights finally over and I wake the little kids up for school in a few minutes. We called his school and work and told them he would be absent for a few days. The hard part for me is knowing if and when he should go to the ER. Hubby says give him his zyprexa for a few days and if he's still bad take him in. So I guess that's what we'll do. Thanks again for all the support, makes me feel like my family is important to you guys.
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Thinking of you and your son. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Old Oct 03, 2017, 01:10 PM
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My son finally woke up and his thoughts are still very violent. When I have thoughts like that they terrify me. But he said the thoughts give him a rush and he would be very happy if he could act on these violent fantasies. I think it's time for him to see a doctor. I don't feel comfortable medicating him at home, I'm not a doctor and I'm just going off of my own experiences.
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My son finally woke up and his thoughts are still very violent. When I have thoughts like that they terrify me. But he said the thoughts give him a rush and he would be very happy if he could act on these violent fantasies. I think it's time for him to see a doctor. I don't feel comfortable medicating him at home, I'm not a doctor and I'm just going off of my own experiences.
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Old Oct 03, 2017, 02:46 PM
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My husband is taking him to the hospital to have him evaluated by a mental health team. We don't think he is safe to be around our little kids...he has voiced that if he gets provoked at all he will hurt or possibly kill someone. My guess is that he'll be sent to a psych ward. He is very delusional and doesn't think there's anything wrong with his thoughts and urges. He is normally a very passive caring gentle person. This is so unlike him but he doesn't see it at all.
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Old Oct 03, 2017, 03:41 PM
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This stress has thrown me into a hypomanic episode. I'm trying to appear calm and caring towards him and what he is going through but I'm a mess inside.
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Old Oct 03, 2017, 03:45 PM
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You're bound to be. Keep eating and drinking and going through your normal routine. A good sleep will make you both feel better.
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Old Oct 03, 2017, 08:01 PM
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My husband and son are at the ER. Hubby just text me and said they aren't taking this seriously at all. Is it his age? If I went in with suicidal and homicidal urges they would throw me in the ambulance and take me straight to the psych hospital. He NEEDS help! What is wrong with these doctors?!
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