Teenager of 17 wants to be babied?

[making_art]

I'm so happy for you, Sambo! To be honest I would not have handled this as well as you have and you are very lucky to find such a good psychiatrist. Wishing you and your family the best. :goodjob:

 

[sambo]

I'm so happy for you, Sambo! To be honest I would not have handled this as well as you have and you are very lucky to find such a good psychiatrist. Wishing you and your family the best. :goodjob:

Hi make_art
Thank you indeed. I suppose the only reason I have been so stubborn and stuck with it is because it's family. My Son. I felt I had to be there for him no matter what. I would do the same for any of my boys and love them all unconditionally. As I gained advice from the people here and support. It helped me through.
We did our treasure hunt as planned and I had been up all night hiding treats and tickets for the cinema and the odd voucher I also sat up doing the evil clues that went with them. We all had a great time. We laughed a lot at some of the clues and we all spent quality time together. However that being said my Son was his little self he still took part and enjoyed it. We all had our meals together and the other twin prepared a lovely meal for all of us. The others helped clean and tidy after the place was turned upside down looking for hidden treasure. I won't lie I can't wait till there's some closure on this. I am so looking forward to having a "normal" life whatever that means
Thanks again and take care
Sambo

 

[sambo]

Hello all.
Not much to update this week. We were with psychiatrist yesterday and much of the same unfortunately. I am still to keep a journal noting any slight differences if there are any. The psychiatrist done a series of words with my Son. This was where he said a word and asked my Son what the word meant to him. I have again no idea what the outcome of this was. As usual all my Son's consultations are private. I will admit I am surprised my Son still going to this psychiatrist. After all the trouble I had to get him to agree. So this in itself has to be a good sign?
Take Care all
Sambo

 

[forgetmenot]

It is a good sign that you son is connecting to this pdoc and trusting him

 

[sambo]

It is a good sign that you son is connecting to this pdoc and trusting him

Hi forgetmenot
Thanks it means a lot to know that something is going right.
I have been spending a lot of time with my family and doing various fun things with them all. Although my son is mainly his little self I still engage with him. I have learned one thing it's best not to shut him out. He responds better somehow when he is allowed his little side. I am aware my youngest child has his 2nd birthday coming up. I always make a big thing of birthdays no matter what age they are. I would love it ideally if my Son would be cured or on the road to being cured by then? Still a couple weeks away but I have a feeling that I may be asking too much to soon. Hope all well and thanks again.
Take care Sambo

 

[forgetmenot]

Hopefully he can be a big brother that day to celebrate his little bothers birthday

 

[MHealthJo]

Yes, even though it is very likely this issue will not be "changed" or "dealt with" by then, perhaps he could appreciate that at this time there has been effort and tolerance to give this side of him what it needs, by others. So perhaps he could hear that for that day, it would be a wonderful thing for the young son to get a bit of the side that he might need and appreciate - the big brother side...

 

[sambo]

Hi all.
Thanks again. I have spoken to the psychiatrist again on Fri last week. I did mention that I had the birthday coming up for his younger brother and he's agreed that he will be his big self for that day. He had already thought of this apparently. I haven't anything new to report other than that.
Thanks again all for your help.
Take care
Sambo.

 

[forgetmenot]

That is good new hun he is wanting to be a big brother to his little brother

 

[sambo]

Hi All.
Just a quick update the birthday for the youngest went really well. The biggest news though is my Son has not been his little self for nearly 2 weeks.
Although still seeing psychiatrist and all seems to be looking better. However the psychiatrist has told me he feels that this may be a little break and could return to it. In the meantime though he will carry on counseling my Son and probing as deep as he can to get all the answers he can.
Thanks all
Take care
Sambo..

 

[Budoaiki]

Sambo,

So glad to read about your son's progress and the joyous occasions shared with your family. It's something that you can be very proud of, sometimes behavioral changes can tear families apart. I want to say again, I think you've demonstrated incredible patience, compassion and persistence in helping your son, something your whole family should be proud of.

 

[sambo]

Sambo,

So glad to read about your son's progress and the joyous occasions shared with your family. It's something that you can be very proud of, sometimes behavioral changes can tear families apart. I want to say again, I think you've demonstrated incredible patience, compassion and persistence in helping your son, something your whole family should be proud of.

Thank you again.
I suppose the patience is born out of love for my children I love them dearly and would do anything for them.
I am indeed a whole lot happier I feel like we are getting somewhere. Although I am aware there could be some relapse I am taking this situation as a sign that we may be getting somewhere and positive thoughts help..
Thanks all
Sambo