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Son diagnosed with schizophrenia

Posted: Jun 27, 2012

Please pray for my son and myself and our entire family. He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been having a very rough time of things. He was hospitalized 11/11/2011 and has been put on medication that works for him, and although he is better, we have very little support for mental health patients in my state, especially young patients) his age is 19). I have done everything I can for him, and have gone to the mental health clinic and psychiatrists in our area. No one seems to have any answers. He needs a lot of help with his day to day activities, he cannot drive, he has lost all his friends, and he does not have the ability to find a job that will take him with his mental illness, even though he can function to some capacity like maybe a grocery bagger, or some smaller position to get him back into the community. He is a wonderful young man and was bright and happy, and I now see this disease taking him over into what I call "the dark side". I am praying every day for a miracle or for something good to happen to him. It has been one of the worst things I could possible dream of watching my son's illness. Thank you

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son with schizophrenia - cr

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I'm so sorry and sad for you. It must be so difficult and so hearbreaking. I hope things look up for him.

son with schizophrenia - rt

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Prayers are with you and your son. Mental health aid seems to be decreasing with state budget cuts, but it is, thankfully, more recognized than in the past. My sister is a mental health worker and deals with persons with schizophrenia - she loves helping them. With the correct medication, and TAKING THE MEDICATION (this seems to be a frequent complication), as well as counseling, this is a treatable disease and some are able to function. Find resources, federal and state. Look for support networks if you have not done so. May I ask in what state you live?

son - oldone

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My prayers are with your son and your family.

son with schizophrenia - LES

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I want to thank you for your prayers and you wont believe what happened to me this morning. I received a phone call from social security that my son's disability was approved! We have been waiting for over a year for this and as I asked for your prayers, I believe you are responsible for this and it will make a huge difference in his life and mine. Thank you so much. GOD IS GOOD!

Wonderful News! - Christine

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So very happy to hear that he will now receive disability benefits. I wish you and your son and the rest of the family the very best! Thanks for sharing this great news! You will be in my prayers.

son - rt

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I Thank God for your good news. Great news!!!!!

schizo - dep

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prayers went up as i read this. i hope things become better for you both.

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