Happy Thanksgiving?!?

[Copabanana]

I was deep into cooking this morning when M came in the house to tell me the police where outside looking for my son. It seems he had posted on Facebook that he was being followed and that the police might be involved. He is psychotic and believes he is being filmed and followed. The FBI had contacted the local police. They want to interview my son and document this. They said at this point he's more a victim than a suspect.

I explained to the police he's mentally ill, delusional and scared.

They were kind. But still this is a very scary turn.

They will come back at 2 pm when my son is coming here for the holiday meal. Please pray for me. Thank you.

 

[ksm]

Oh, Copa. I'm so sorry this is happening today! I hope things go smoothly, but I know that he might think you orchestrated all this. So sad that he is struggling mentally. Ksm

 

[MommaTried24]

Praying for you and your family today Copa. I'm so sorry this is happening today.

 

[Copabanana]

Thank you both.

My son came. He was fairly calm. I was a wreck. He stayed an hour and the police came after he left. The policeman said that my son had called in, and he

reassured me. I gave him my son's address, so hopefully I am out of it. I had to take half a xanax. Only now 5 hours later do I feel somewhat normal.

 

[Nandina]

Dear Copa, just now saw your post. I’ve been away from internet all day. Thank goodness it wasn’t more serious but just reading your post made me anxious, thinking of how you must have felt. It would take me awhile to get over that. Even with a xanax.

I did not realize the police would intervene in a case like that, where it seems there was no direct threat to anyone, if I understand correctly. There are threats like that all over the internet, aren’t there? I say this in total ignorance because I don’t use any social media and am not sure how closely monitored it is, other than hearing about fb accounts being suspended, etc.

I’m so glad your son was calm. Has this experience had any effect on him, such as any perception or understanding of its seriousness? I’m not sure if it’s possible for him to comprehend that, depending on his level of psychosis.

You’ve mentioned over time that your son doesn’t want to take medication. I’m wondering if he might be more inclined to if the police, in counseling him, suggest that he stay on his medications to prevent this type of thing from happening again? Or maybe they do that already? I’m just wondering.

So grateful it had this outcome, Copa, but very sorry it happened on this day. Wishing you peace and comfort.

Love, Nandina

 

[newstart]

I was deep into cooking this morning when M came in the house to tell me the police where outside looking for my son. It seems he had posted on Facebook that he was being followed and that the police might be involved. He is psychotic and believes he is being filmed and followed. The FBI had contacted the local police. They want to interview my son and document this. They said at this point he's more a victim than a suspect.

I explained to the police he's mentally ill, delusional and scared.

They were kind. But still this is a very scary turn.

They will come back at 2 pm when my son is coming here for the holiday meal. Please pray for me. Thank you.

Praying for your nerves Copa. Glad the police were kind and that you had a meal with your son. I was also glad to hear that he had an address. Thanksgiving sometimes can be stressful just because and then this happened to you. Thinking of you and sending prayers. Also glad to hear that your son was calm when he come over. Much love.

 

[Copabanana]

Has this experience had any effect on him, such as any perception or understanding of its seriousness?

Thank you Nandina. No effect on him. After a flurried few minutes of fear, he affirmed to himself that the FBI was trying to help him to protect himself from the gang members who " follow him."

Much love.

Much love back to you and everybody here.

You’ve mentioned over time that your son doesn’t want to take medication.

He was prescribed an anti-psychotic in the last week or so. I made going for treatment a condition that he stay in that apartment I own. He said he was taking a pill every over day, contrary to the prescription. He is complying partly because he wants the apartment. I doubt if this will work. At least not right now.

My son does seem somewhat changed. He is kinder to me. Which is to say less cruel. He kept reassuring me about the FBI. "Don't worry, Mom." He knows I love him. He knows I stick by him. He loves me the little bit he can. That's enough for now. Baby steps. But I will not go along with HIS WAY OR THE HIGHWAY. He will leave if we seriously ask anything of him. He shines us on. He has his SSI money today, I think. I think he will leave rather than give me money for the electricity which is the only thing I asked for.

 

[Beta]

Copa, I'm so sorry for this scary circumstance. I'm glad your son was calm and I'm glad you got to spend some time with him. I hope you are feeling better. Prayers for your peace right now.

 

[Bettyboo44]

Oh my, no wonder you were a wreck, cooking all morning with the unexpected visit from the police, hearing that upsetting news about your son, the anticipation of your son’s arrival, the police coming back. All incredibly overwhelming and exhausting.

It’s good though your son was calm, maybe the new medication is helping?

Also, think it was a better outcome the police didn’t arrive until after your son left, as this may have changed his mood.

I’ve noticed on a few of your posts the police turning up at your home, this is greatly upsetting for you. I wonder could you request they phone you instead of arriving at your home, unless it’s absolutely necessary or that you have agreed a time that is suitable for you.

I hope you got money for electricity as of course it’s not asking a lot and it would show you he’s respecting your wishes.

But more importantly I hope you’re okay, and that you are getting some well needed peace. You endlessly give so much of your time, energy and care to so many of us on here and to your son, I truly hope you are minding yourself half as much as you do for everyone else.
Sending much love and healing