May 28, 2009 -- 5:37PM, Hokeycokey wrote:

Hi Beerlover

Just a thought inspired by a recent show on tourette's syndrome.  Playing the drums seemed to have a really calming effect on the young men on the show.  It channelled a lot of the nervous energy, also it is an incredibly cool thing to be able to do.  As your son likes music, maybe it would appeal?  Possibly you could look out for a drumming workshop?

Not quite sure what you mean by a 'wet blanket'?  Not from the US of A!

Keep positive and focus on his good points, I appreciate that at times this is easier said than done! 

kind regards

 

Hokeycokey

 

 

Hi Hokey,

I sort of forgot about this thread.  As it turns out, mosts others did as well.  The phrase "wet wool blanket" isn't uniquely American.  Just take a thick wool blanket, get it soaking wet, put it over your shoulders, and try to go about your day.  Get the picture?

Unfortunately, I had to drop the big one on my son.  He is in a long-term residential treatment facility, cooling his heels, and hopefully learning how to be part of a family.  He got the the point where he had no regard for parents or teachers, and the death threats were becoming more frequent.  He needed an intervention.  I'll look into the drumming thing- I would enjoy that as well.  Breathing exercises are also in my future at least- blood pressure is creeping up into the danger zone.  I have some good meditation CD's at home.  It's time to re-prioritize some meditation time into my weekends.

Hope to see you around,

BeerLover