cry for help

I'm not sure what to do
13 messages

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to all	Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 9:07 PM
I have spoken to Matt the last three nights to make sure he is okay. Tonight there was a lot of yelling. Matt wasn't really paying attention to what I was saying - I think he was watching this "crisis". I asked several times "are you okay?" and he said he was. But how often does this happen???? Is he frightened? I know he hates yelling. Is he stressed? How many yelling episodes before Matt possibly flips again?

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	Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 9:41 PM
Maybe we should stop by more often. Dave

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	Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM
Without prior notice and without intentions to take matt out. Just drop in and give matt a hug Sent from my iPhone [Quoted text hidden]

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	Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 7:10 AM

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	Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM

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	Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 1:38 PM
You can't protect him 24/7 and you certainly don't want to create animosity towards Matt by ratting somebody out. I know it's a tough call, but he probably tunes most of it out.

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	Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM
I don't necessarily agree. I think some of matt's problem is the noise and stress at work and home. If we drop by unannounced at different times of the day, we get to witness behaviors. Doesn't take but a minute to drop in. I did it yesterday. If anything untoward is happening then we are matt's advocates and should protect him in the meantime I am working to find some alternative places for him to go during the week, even for a couple of hours. I hope everyone is thinking about this and not just assuming that Matt will survive unaided. Aunt Sue mentioned a time when Matt threw Uncle Jim's hat out the window. He is compulsive, yes. Yesterday Matt stole a pop tart at the group home. If we are in touch and in tune we can address issues immediately - not a week later. I spoke Dr, Prasuna about a therapist. I think a psychiatrist is only good for 15 min and a prescription. Red Bank Therapists http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/state/NJ/Red+Bank.html just think about it - 12 feet! http://www.thesurvivorsclub.org/extreme/surviving-accidents/queensland-australia-crocodile-attack-survivor [Quoted text hidden]

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	Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Dr. Lipton- he's the first on the list- I liked him very much

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	Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM
would you be comfortable calling him? I am going to try to setup the appt for next Tuesday for Dad. I will ask Jack and Dave to attend that. (Robert seems to be absent from this whole family support thing) [Quoted text hidden]

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	Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 4:19 PM
I doubt he would remember me. IWhat would be teh purpose of teh call- jsut ti find ou if he would see matthew?

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	Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM
and this was supposed to go to you...... oh my God, i can't believe how bad my typing is getting. Anyway, did you want me to call to see if he is taking on new patients- do you want me to actually make the appt.? let me know. [Quoted text hidden]

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	Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:21 AM
yes - see if he is taking new patients and if he would consider a Down's Syndrome adult. I will call to make appt - thx lets celebrate birthdays a week from Saturday. No point in this sat since I work and you work sunday. [Quoted text hidden]

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	Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:44 AM

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