I just got off the phone with the pdoc and given how well M is doing right now she doesn’t want to admit him into the day treatment program after all. We’re going to move him back down to the bottom of the waitlist instead. If he’s still doing well when he reaches the top again (probably towards Fall) we’ll take him off the list… If he goes the other way between now and then, we’ll admit him.
Sounds like a reasonable plan, doesn’t it?
I love it when things work out so easily!
Thank you all for the wonderful insights and advice. I’m so blessed that you read my blog and took the time to offer suggestions and advice. Because we aren’t involved in a “program” (LOL) I don’t have much outside feedback coming in… that’s one of the definite disadvantages to caring for M at home. So I always really appreciate other’s ideas and input when things like this come up.
Susan, I did get the article… thank you. (I tried to reply to your comment to thank you, but my reply must not have gone through…) I thought the treatment in the article sounded very promising, and I was going to send the link on to the pdoc… but then I read more about it and there is a possibility that the treatment (I can’t remember the name of it off the top of my head) would cause activation… an increase in his mood symptoms. Unfortunately, M is extremely sensitive in that way… many meds trigger mood problems in him (even things you wouldn’t expect to!). So I decided it was probably safer not to pursue it… Thanks though, I appreciate you thinking of us.
M had another good day today, by the way…. This is eight (8!) days in a row (not that I’m counting or anything). He seems a little jazzed tonight, I hope his mood stays steady… He’s really a joy to be around when he’s this stable.
I’m so glad that you had a great day. I’m very happy to hear that M has had 8 good days in a row. That’s so awesome.
Good news indeed! Doing a happy dance for you…
Sorry that the new drug doesn’t seem to be worth pursuing. I did get your email, thanks. I was just curious to know if it turned out to be helpful.
I was just thinking about you, its good to hear that everything is getting worked out.
Here’s to 9 good days!
Sounds like a great plan. I love it when things just fit together like that.
Wonderful! i, too, love it when the Plan becomes evident to us mere mortals. How fantastic that even with decreasing the Haldol 75% he is still having very good days. Praise the Lord!!