Vicky - thanks for the magazine tip. It looks wonderful - I've bookmarked it and will read them all this weekend.

My son is in denial. We had to have him picked up last winter after he had walked home from a bar (over 20 miles) in shirtsleeves in 15 degree weather. He refused to see a doctor - so we had to have the police pick him up. It was such a horrible ordeal - I will go to my grave with guilt over that. He was not a threat to anyone - but himself. He was put on Abilify and did well. Once out - he stopped seeing the therapist but continued meds for awhile. I'm not sure when he stopped. He went into a depression about March.

He is (29)unemployed and uninsured. Been on his own since he was 19. He listens to everything I say, but I cannot force him to do anything. He needs someone to talk to - but didn't like the therapist he was assigned.

Thanks for your understanding.