[rizwanx.uk]

In May of this year my son ,27, had an episode of psychosis.
At the time I was working abroad in France.
I had to come back home immediately and it's fair to say life has not been the same.
I love my son but I feel guilty that I left him in the UK.

Do others have similar feelings of guilt?

Riz

[Bbop]

I am 40 with Scitzoeffective bipolar type. I spent 2 years in extreme psychosis recently. My husband asked my parents for help and now I am doing great with my treatment. I know my Mom felt a bit of guilt thinking it was her fault, maybe something she did while carrying me. My doctor reassured me that my illness has nothing to do with anything my Mom did while carrying me. It is however, usually passed through family. I reassured my Mom and she now feels better. Your son would of entered into psychosis with or with out you. This didn't happen because you were gone. What matters is that you are here for him now. Even if he cant articulate his gratitude, I bet he feels better now having his Momma! Hugs to you!

[rizwanx.uk]

Thanks for the reply. I hope you are well. Yes the whole family is here for him. It's been a tough 3 months. Everyday is a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Also I have not been working so we are all stuck at home together which does not help!

Riz

[FadelyRae]

Hi Riz,
my husband was recently diagnosed as bipolar/schizophrenia (within the last month). He is 32, but has been suffering for almost 20 years. No one has ever tried to get him help due to lack of education on the disease. I finally got him treatment because I recognized that something was really "wrong" and that it wasn't JUST a personality disorder, and let me tell you, it has been so hard. I feel guilty sometimes for not addressing it sooner, but I guess sometimes you dont want to believe that it is really true.

Rae