lisafirst44
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Reged: 21/05/2009
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My son was hospitalized for 3 weeks suffering with phycosis induced with taking cannabis at university. he is now been at home for 3 weeks and is still recovering. Just would like to speak with someone who has gone through similar situation, i feel so alone and helpless even though i have all my family around me i feel isolated as its only me and my husband who who deal with him day and night and it is very hard sometimes as all of our lives have been changed with this situation and we feel very isolated and afraid what future might hold. 
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Thimble
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Reged: 04/12/2008
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Hello lisafirst44..................first may I welcome you to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your son and what you are having to deal with. I have sent you a pm.
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sioned
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Reged: 31/03/2008
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Loc: Cheshire
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hi lisafirst44, i dont have any experince of your particular problem , but just wanted to say welcome to the forum and i hope you will find someone who can share some good advice .
you will get plenty of support i am sure, keep strong, thinking of you at this difficult time for you and your family.
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skippy
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Reged: 08/01/2008
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Hi Lisa - Welcome to the forum - Im so sorry to hear how you are feeling. All I can say is that he has at least been diagnosed and had the right treatment early on. A close family member has the same condition which went unrecognised for many years resulting in alcoholism too (as a form of self treatment)
Phycosis affects young men in their late teens in particular but If he takes his medication regularly he can lead a relatively normal life - it may need to be adjusted from time to time - and it takes time to get it right. Do you have the support of a CPN - they are usually very good in dealing with any problems that arise and just having someone to talk to.
When he is well he will be able to work and socialise- the majority of sufferers are not the violent types you hear of in the news. It will take time and alot of support but he will be ok. . Please pm me if you want to talk.
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Foxie
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Hi LisaF44 and welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place for advice and support.
Foxie x.
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I've learnt that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou.
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BEL
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Reged: 21/02/2008
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Lisafirst,a very warm welcome to the forum.I have no experienced of phycosis...but am sure some of the forumers will be able to offer advise..you have certainly come to the right place..loads of support here.Bel
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lisafirst44
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Reged: 21/05/2009
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Thanking you all for your warm support.
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scottishmags
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Reged: 24/04/2009
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Hi lisa
Welcome from me too.
I just wanted to add that friends have been through the same thing with their son. He had graduated from Cambridge and started a good job when everything fell apart and he had to be sectioned and hospitalized. So so worrying but two years down the line he is better, back at work and it's all in the past. Obviously each individual is different but all ended well for the young man we know and I do hope that the same will be so for your son
Wishing you all well
Mags
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JemimaPuddleDuck
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Reged: 21/11/2008
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Hi Lisa,
I've sent you a PM.
JemimaPuddleDuck
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ciggy
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Reged: 15/05/2009
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Hi Lisa, am so sorry that your family has experienced this. I agree with much of the advice given by Skippy above. I would also add that Rethink a national charity which works with people who experience mental illness and their carers, offer suppourt to parents and carers like yourselfs, if only the opportunity to meet and talk to others in similar situations, which can be invaluable as familites feel isolated at times. I hope that things work out for your son and yourselfs, Dont be afraid to ask for help or advice if you need it. although doesnt seem like it now mental illness can be treated and your son has every chance of returning to 'normal' life.
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kts45
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Reged: 28/01/2008
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Hi Lisa, just read your post and wanted to tell you I understand how you feel. My son who is now 18 was diagnosed with psychosis two years ago. I felt as if I had been kicked down a well and couldn't see how to get out. My son had also smoked cannabis but we will never know if that was what triggered things or if it would have happened any way.
Fortunately he has responded well to medication and leads a normal life. I also have fears about what the future might hold but I am amazed at my son's outlook. He gets on with life and has the same dreams and aspirations that he always had. He doesn't mind telling people that he takes meds for psychosis and as yet has not come up against any discrimination.
I feel he is still quite a vulnerable lad but I try to take a leaf out of his book and get on with things as positively as I can.
I hope things are getting better for you and your son.
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