It's been a really long time since I've updated all of you as to how my personal battle with depression is going.  The only way to sum it up for you is like this. It could be better but could also be worse.  I've been battling with depression for about 2 decades.  When I say it like that, I feel really old. Currently, I'm taking Paxil and have been for almost 2 years now.  It's made a difference, in the sense that I don't perseverate on things like I used to and I'm generally a happy guy. The downside is that I did experience weight gain and while I can't place all of the blame on the Paxil, it certainly has contributed in that area. It's sort of a trade…

I took Emmett to Menchie's today.  It was something he wanted for his birthday but we couldn't do it at the time. This is what he made.  I imagine this is what it would look like to put Smurfs in a blender.  Ironically, it's actually Smurf frozen yogurt. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-)

Between all the people setting off explosive fireworks and her hot flashes, Lizze didn't get much sleep...again. It's going to be an exceptionally long day for her.... Emmett's also having a rough morning and my  thought is that we should all just go bad to bed and wake up on Saturday. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

Today's Quote is one of mine.  I feel weird using this but I feel very strongly about these words.  I hope they resonate with you as well.  This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

While celebrating the 4th of July holiday at my parents house, Gavin created some sidewalk art.  Check it out and leave your positive comments below. Gavin was inspired by The Legend of Zelda.  I believe the piece on the right is The Triforce.  Great job Gavin. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

The title accurately sums everything up.  My son is psychotic.  While this isn't really anything new, it does appear to be getting worse and not better. As a reminder, being psychotic does not necessarily make someone a serial killer.  In layman's terms, psychotic means losing touch with reality. In my son Gavin's case, he essentially loses the ability to distinguish between real and imaginary. What typically happens is that he gets drawn into these very elaborate, very detailed, imaginary world's.  Historically, these world's have revolved around two themes, Sonic the Hedgehog and Legos. If it's not one, it's the other.  That said, we have seen them blended before. Most people will never experience their child in a psychotic break and while I'm very happy for them, it does make this…

Gavin is struggling with self-regulation (not that it's anything do) and one of the more specific issues is with eating.  If we allowed Gavin to his own devices, he would eat and eat until he pukes. I don't know that I've ever heard him say that he's full. This is one of the reasons that he has to be watched so closely.  He will sneak/hoard food if you don't watch and he will break your heart by telling you how hungry he is.  Since he's moved back home he's dropping the weight he had gained.  I think he's down to about 125 lbs now and he's lost his chipmunk cheeks and his belly.  It's really hard because we basically have to tell him when he's had enough to eat.  He'll…