Could use some P&PT (again)

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Could use some P&PT (again)
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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 12:54pm

As you all know Jason went back to college 2nd semester after spending 13 weeks in the local ED partial hospitalization program from Aug-Nov 2006. He did 'okay' over the holidays and early on at college but then he started struggling again. He got home in May and again went downhill pretty fast like he did last summer. He started working full time the day after he returned but came to us 2 1/2 weeks ago on Sunday to let us know that he was having a tougher time than he was letting on. He's very depressed - feels like he's a disappointment, 'defective', etc. And of course the depression manifested itself in more and more ED behaviors. He quit his job (with our blessing) and called the ED clinic first thing Monday morning to make an appointment T and N - that was set up for last Tuesday. Then later that day he got his acceptance letter as a transfer student to the premed program at Northwestern University. He had applied last winter and had pretty much figured he'd not gotten in. He was SO excited and I saw his old 'spark' for the first time in a long time. He went to his appointment last Tuesday and as I suspected they recommended treatment again - a couple weeks PHP and then several weeks IOP. Last time he discharged before they advised after only 2 weeks of IOP as he wanted to start working full time before heading back to school. At first he wanted to try to work on his issues on an outpatient basis but then decided to follow their advice. Tuesday was his first day back in the program. He had labs done on Monday and once again his liver enzymes are elevated, his white blood count is low, and his cretanin (something to do with the kidneys) is high.

Pam

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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 1:08pm

Pam, your second paragraph speaks volumes and is *full* of reasons for hope of a better outcome this time around. The fact that he *didn't* buy into the program last time, but is honestly going to give it his all this time is just wonderful news. Sounds weird, I know, but truly it is.

With his new outlook on this whole thing (his desire to truly beat this thing and accept the fact that he needs help to do it), he is bound to make some good gains on handling his ED.

You are definitely NOT at square one this round, and there is sooooo much reason for hope. My prayers are with Jason as he goes thru this and with you and dh and Justin as you help him through.

Keep us updated.

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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 1:16pm

{{{Pam}}} Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way - that he is watched over and protected and comes through this time stronger.

I haven't been around much lately because we've been going through some really hard times with dd17. She's been having suicidal thoughts and the you know what really hit the fan this past weekend...too much to even write. I'm exhausted and we're trying to get her into a PHP but there is a 3 week waiting list, which stinks.

I will keep you in my thoughts. Hang in there.

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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 1:22pm
Aww h&r - I'm sorry to hear that your dd is struggling so.
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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 1:22pm

{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}

h&r, you and yours will be in my prayers also. Hang in there.

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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 3:21pm

I'm glad he could see the signs in himself, knew he needed help, and came to you for that help. That is so huge!!!!

I hope my kids have that kind of trust in me and can so easily come without fear of recrimination on my and DHs part.

Fingers crossed that all goes well

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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 3:24pm

So sorry!

Fill us in when things settle

And do you mind explaining PHP and IOP?

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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 3:59pm

Not wanting to hijack Pam's post, but PHP means Partial Hospital Program. It is an outpatient program which offers group and individual therapy along with *sometimes* medication managements where they adjust or regulate any meds a patient may be on. They offer intense therapy and support to help the patient stay on track and maintain thier motivation in recovery. Often, this program is the only things that keeps a patient going, despite all the support his/her own family is providing. It's supposed to be a good program.

I don't know what IOP is.

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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 6:17pm

In our hospital IOP is Intensive Outpatient Program... a step down from partial hospitalization but much more intense than regular outpatient.


Pam, I've been wondering where you've been the past few weeks.

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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 7:15pm
Sorry to hear you're all going through this. It sounds like he has a lot going for him, and a lot of motivation this time. Will keep you in my thoughts. Good luck!
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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 8:16pm

I will be sure to keep Jason (and the entire family) I my positive thoughts and prayers!!

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