experience for what its worth from the family point of view ( as i think my eldest has it too) its more scary for family if you dont keep them up to date as they worry more when they dont hear from you.Even if you phone to say i am having a shi.... time right now.

Also maybe sit with them and come to an agreement so that if you are going off a bit and you arnt aware, they can have a code where they can say something to you and you will accept it and be aware you need to get some help. I have found that i know when my son is very unwell or heading to it and he doesnt so i wish i could just say something like " son you appear a little unhappy right now" and he would know what i mean without making a big issue of it.

When he is down he is a very angry person and can be unkind ( not saying you are) and i havent got to the point where i can talk about it to him, but i wish i could but i have to wait for the right time.

As his mother i worry loads if i dont hear from him for a long time, because i know lots can happen very quickly when he is ill and i need to know he still out there.

He knows we love him to bits but when his mind clouds over i dont think he knows whats going on.

Sometimes i think he just needs to come home for a visit even for a couple of days to be pampered while he rests.Even if he stays in bed most of the time.

Prayers a comin your way!