Has society gone too far in de-institutionalization? Prison is not the place for our son to get any sort of help with his mental illness. Do I agree with the parents? Yes. They were afraid for their son’s life. Did he deserve prison for this purchase? Do we pro-actively lock away people because they might…
Category: bipolar
Conversations with David
David called today. wanting to know what he could do to complete his treatment. So I began explaining it to him. He needs to work his treatment plan. He needs to be safe. He needs to eat what he is fed and not refuse meals. The thing to remember with David, is that he remembers…
Feeling helpless with Mental Illness.
There are days when I feel utterly helpless when it comes to David. He is 500 miles from home. Last week we celebrated David attaining a new level in his care plan. He has been doing very well. Then came the self-doubt. The “I am not good enough” thoughts. And the treatment sabotage began….