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Hello @Mumslove

I wanted to just check on you and see how you are feeling today.

You have been through so much and I know how worried and unsettling such a time is.

Has your boy settled slightly with the sedation?

Take care

Sophia

Hi Sophia
Thank you for checking in, how incredibly kind of you. My son is on his second sedation injection, legally they can't administer more than 4 apparently they last for 2 days and he is also on other sedatives orally. When he is awake. The goal is sedate him until the meds kick in enough to dull out his voices and delusional state. I am keeping busy by fixing his room which is covered in holes and permanent marker, l want him to return to a fresh room and start so I'm focusing on that even laying new carpet and focusing on everything l can control to ensure his recovery is a fresh start etc l hope that makes sense. How are you? What a road you and your son have travelled, he sounds like a very incredible young man!! And boy do l admire your strength and its quite evident that as mothers we love so unconditionally.

Hello @Mumslove

I am so sorry I am only responding now. I just want to let you know I see and hear you. I'm so sorry for what is happening. You're not alone and I'm glad you found us.

Love and hugs 💞

@Sophia1 @Owlunar @Appleblossom @StuF

Hello @Mumslove

Gosh I think @Sophia1 thinks I'm more clever than I really am. I will try to help with navigation around this beautiful community.

There are two sides, a lived experience which is this one and a carers side. There are no rules as to sticking to one side. Most carers, like myself end up with our own health issues be it anxiety, depression, burnout etc. Witnessing a loved one decline in the way that ours have certainly takes a very heavy toll. I landed here at a dangerous time in my own headspace and found love, care, compassion and no judgement. I have made many firm friendships here. I have also called SANE dozens of times just to ask for advice or have someone listen. I cannot speak highly enough of their services and encourage you to utilise them if you need to.

On the forum home page (I use my phone so not sure where they appear in a computer) right down the bottom are topics you can click on. It will take you to a list of threads around the topic. Some of which might be helpful.

Here's a screen shot so you can see what I mean...

May I suggest looking into an NDIS plan? I knew nothing about it but it's been game changing for my boy. Happy to answer questions.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible

Below is a thread with other members in similar situations...

Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

I will pop over there and "tag" you so you receive a notification 🙏

I also urge you to look after yourself.

***This is vital***

If you don't have a psychologist you should find one. There are Government support groups as well. Most holding online discussions at the moment. I'm not sure where you are based but I'll leave the link for the NSW one to give you an idea as well as Black Dog Institute link for caring for a loved one...

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/family-mh-program.aspx

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/emergency-help/helping-someone-else/

Here are a couple of social threads because sometimes it's nice just to have a chat about anything other than our struggles with a group of people that "get it"

https://saneforums.org/t5/Social-Spaces/Hot-Chocolate-Anyone/m-p/1076809/highlight/true#M26736

Self care by growing a garden

Oh one more thing pop an @ in front of our name to message back. This way we receive a notification.

Hugs and love and I am always here for a listening ear 💖

Hello @Mumslove

aaah dear, you have 'the fixing up the room job'. It is sad and difficult, but I understand your motherly desire to give your son a new start.

I am glad other forum members were able to reply. I look at art which helps me calm down. Not sure what works for you.

Generations: Son to Son