Hopefully, you are not all getting sick of my posts. Today, Adam wanted to go to Subway. We got to the car and he changed his mind. He said he didn't feel ready to go even though he had been asking me to take him for a half hour. I tried to give him a minute to change his mind, but he didn't. Later, he went to the grocery store just fine. Can you guys give me some insight on what he may be feeling? About 10 days ago, he got some glass in his foot. He said it broke in there when he went to take it out. The Dr. couldn't find it. My husband couldn't find it. We had him soak his foot several times. Anyway, since that happened, he has gone out less and less. Is this what happens when someone w/ sz withdraws? Does it get worse if they don't go out? Should I push him more or will that backfire? If I get him to go out more will he get more comfortable with it? Fill me in. I'm trying to understand so that I can do what's best for him. I really think his foot is fine.
Kathy.
Hi Adam's Mom,
Your SharePosts are definitely welcome here.
I would like to suggest that your son as an ordinary teen will go through moods and feelings, wanting to do something one minute, and deciding in a half hour he doesn't want to do it.
His ability to go to the grocery store is a good sign.
I would maybe find out if he has an interest, and sign him up for an afterschool program or a class in something fun.
It will take time. The first year or two after someone is diagnosed with SZ is the hardest. My first year post-hospital was a tough one for me.
I would offer to drive him to a class or activity once a week, and take it from there.
Also, no matter how far-fetched the hobby appears [oh, bird-watching comes to mind though you get what I'm trying to say] as long as it is reasonable, that is something to consider.
Regards,
Christina