As an MD with roots in Ory-Gun I heard today from a good friend who has a son who is slipping into the truly "dark side" of existence. He is showing signs of going into a first manic phase or a schizophrenic break at age 21. We have had thanksgivings and birthdays together for the past 21 years, He is like a son to my good wife and I and I am in great pain.

A good friend on this list is sending prayers, in which i very much believe, and value.

Thank You.

Please send whatever you are able.

Sorry to hear.

Kaitlin and I will be thinking of him, his family, you and your wife...

Thank You, my friend. Much appreciated.
This is like watching a train wreck unfold over the next several days with no ability to alter or help the outcome.
I howl.

Good thoughts on the way, Rick...and good luck to you and your friends.

Fish on...

Todd

Good thoughts being sent.

Thank You, Todd!
He is part of my group of family who have celebrated together, and with whom we have shared our mutual successes and pains over the past 25 years,

Thank You SS!

Let's go fishing!

Double

Thank You, Abu! And best to you and your family in this holiday season!
This is so weird, passing on blessings when a family member is flipping out. But, it is the right thing to do.

I thank you, friend.

I go now to howl and to pray.

Thanks, folks. See you tomorrow.
Warmest Love.

EOM.

How awful . Tough to deal with for sure. I'll send some positive energy that way

Good thoughts your way. I have seen this myself and its an awful thing. We can hope for a rapid recovery. Fingers crossed.

Your family is in my thoughts.. . . .

Thoughts and prayers from our house, DR.
My family has been through something similar and it's a tough one.

I have always found it weird that when we reach a time of crisis the world around us doesn't skip a beat and just keeps powering ahead when all we need is a little time to catch our breath. Prayers on the way.

Best of everything Doc your one of the good guys around here, I'm sure they have ruled out the illegal stuff?

I'll start my day with a prayer for you and yours.
Take care.

Thoughts and Prayers from both of Us

Sorry to hear that, DR. I lost a good friend to that situation. It was a horrible path for him because he was acutely aware of his own situation. He, his friends, and his family did everything that was possible to help and, in the end, he couldn't take it and took his own life . He was one of my first fishing buddies and it is hard to even describe the last time I fished with him. I could actually look at him and see him wincing with the internal stuggle going on in his head.

I wish your friend all the best. I'm not big into prayers but I'll certainly be thinking of your friend and send him some positive mental vibes. Hang in there. As you probably know, this is likely just the start of this situation and it will be hard on everyone.

-AP

Thanks, folks. Things came to a temporary head at O dark thirty when he told his room mates he was going to walk to a friend's house on the other side of town. When they told him it wasn't a good idea he crawled out a window. They found and retrieved him and he is hospitalized where hopefully he will get the help he needs. At least he is safe for the time being.

Good thoughts sent your way DR...