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prayers up. I’m sorry for his struggles.
Praying.
Prayers have been sent for your son, and you.
I prayed. The OCD thing recently came up in conversation and I’ve heard good things about Exposure and Response Prevention cognitive treatment. I really do think OCD is mostly a good adaptation that sometimes goes horribly wrong, most people will just become fine engineers but occasionally one will go into Howard Hughes mode.
If this meltdown is happening on one psychiatrists watch you probably should get him looked at by someone else too, get a second opinion.
If he’s on meds, then your number one suspect is those meds - either wrong ones, or wrong dosage. Try to minimize the number of them, in the first place, and then try to minimize the dosage, in the second place. Psych meds can have horrible effects, especially when wrongly combined.
Second, check his potassium and magnesium levels. Try taking a tablespoon of molasses in a half cup of hot water with the rest milk and see if it helps. Bananas and avocados are also high in potassium. You can get magnesium supplements, get the citrate kind for better absorbtion. These two levels are crucial for anxiety and OC issues. And add a B-complex and K-2 vitamins to help with absorption as well.
Third, try some herbal supplements to see if they are enough. Especially valerian root capsules and chamomile tea for anxiety, and melatonin for sleeping. They are not nearly as strong as pharmaceuticals. Do research, there’s a lot of info out there. The good news is the mildness, it’s hard to make a bad mistake with herbs. If it works, it works, otherwise it just doesn’t work.
I’ve worked with students with these issues, so I know these suggestions can be very helpful. No one size fits all, but these are safe things to try. And tell him to get some physical exercise, too, even if it’s just walking. And drink plenty of water - some people are extremely sensitive to dehydration.
Finally, of course, prayers are offered for you all.
You are in my prayers. We had a similar situation in our family with a male cousin who developed severe symptoms when he entered his 20’s. We were told that it is not uncommon to lie dormant until then. He had similar manifestation when he began to believe his younger sisters were “Jezebels” and tried to forcibly cleanse them of sin. Medication and therapy has been a godsend and I hope that your son finds similar relief. And the entire family as well.
Prayers.
Prayers. I’ve dealt with similar things.
Prayers up.
Fear Not.
I am praying for your son today.
Remember that this to, shall pass.
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Prayers and God’s grace asked for you and your family.
Prayers sent
Prayers for your son’s mental well being, heartwood. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. May the Lord Heal his mind, comfort his body and soul and give him peace.
**I probably shouldn’t suggest this (since I am not a psychologist or psychiatrist) but could a blessing from a priest help him? I mean would your son feel that he has been blessed and that help his anxiety? When a relative was in the hospital, a priest did a blessing for the sick. Thus, it can be done. (((Hugs))) and prayers your way. Mom
We will pray.(((((Hugs))))
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Dear ones, prayers have been raised for you, your son and your entire family. I know from personal experience what you’re going through. It is such a difficult situation. Reassure him that he is loved by you and our Blessed Lord, make sure he takes his meds, keeps his mental health appointments, and that he stays away from any people who are negative. I send you and your son a hug and will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Prayer warrior ping. Please reply to heartwood, and please keep this family in your prayers. heartwood, you are in my prayers, I will be lifting the whole family in prayer. God Bless you and yours
May God help and bless you all, and give you strength
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