Too many normal words set Michael off; it only takes the mention of a normal everyday word to throw Mike into a Q. and A session. Trying to have any conversation, watch television, listen to the radio, or just asking a simple question will sound his bells and whistles. Here are just some examples:
Me:Dear, I'm going to the store, what would you like me to get for dinner? Mike: I'm not going to die from you or the neighbors, or Barry, saying what? You're not talking about me going and I'm not going anywhere and I'm not going to die from you going to the store? Me: No Mike Mike: Can you get me a burrito and a coke? Me: Yes, how many burritos do you want? Mike: I'm not to die from you or Barry heating up the burritos or for the microwave going on or off and that's still a part of my lunch right? Me: No--and right Michael. Mike:I'm not going to die from you handing me those burritos or from me taking those burritos or from eating those burritos right mom? Me: right Mike. Mike: and I'm not going to die from you bringing me this coke or handing me this coke or from me taking this coke or drinking this coke and the coke and burritos are still a part of my lunch, and I can have spaghetti from a can for dinner and this is not my dinner right mom? Me: Right Mike.
This is but a tiny glimpse into a moment with Mike...imagine that this goes on all day and well into the night.
What is it like Living with a mentally ill child?
Ever feel as if you are the ONLY sane one?
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