I have to write this down

Printmiss I'm so sorry - this must be so distressing.You've spent your life loving and protecting Robert so it's very hard when it seems you can't do that.
I can only echo Luckygirl and Jane10's comments that as he was sedated quickly, he won't remember being restrained. He will know you are there now and that's what's important. I do admire you for recognising that the staff had to do what they did in Robert's best interests.

Oh, PRINTMISS that's such a distressing thing to happen to your lovely son and it's understandable that they were saving his life and had to grit their teeth and do it, but how upsetting for all concerned. I hope he can recover from this and that you can get over it in time.

luckygirls comment that with all the sedatives he really won't remember the horrid struggling is very valid. He will appreciate you being there right now. I hope things settle soon. Best wishes.

Dear PRINTMISS I am so sorry that you have all had to go through this ordeal.

PRINTMISS How dreadfully upsetting for all of you, I'm hope your son will not be too traumatised by his treatment.
He wasn't treated like a criminal, he was being helped in the only way possible at the time, and you've said that the police and social workers were also upset.
Keep holding his hand and comforting him, he is your baby whatever his age, and he needs your loving touch.
We are here to support you as always xx.

Dear Printmiss. I feel so sad for you and your family. Words are inadequate so I won't attempt to express how you must be feeling - you have told us this so eloquently.Do come back to us when you need to. As others have said, we are there for you, holding your hand.

Oh Printmiss my heart aches for you. What a truly frightening and upsetting experience for all of you. It must be so hard to have to watch all this happening and be unable to do anything. Sending you lots of (((hugs))) and thinking of you through this difficult time

Oh, Printmiss, we missed your posts on Mick's Good Morning thread and I am really sad to hear how upsetting this has been for your son and for you and your DH. You know in your heart that it was done for the best of reasons but that doesn't make it any easier to cope with at the moment. I hope you have much better news today. Please know that while you are holding your son's hand, we are holding yours.

Please let us know what happens and keep 'talking' to us.

I'm so sorry this happened. It must have been traumatic for everyone concerned. Keep talking to us. It does help to write things down even though it doesn't always feel like it at first.

How very traumatic for all concerned. It must have been very distressing indeed to witness; but it does sound as though everyone tried every possible alternative route before resorting to restraining him.

He has you by his side now, and, if he is sedated, he will not be remembering Friday's troubles, but just drifting half asleep. He will have forgotten. You are by him, holding his hand - that is all he will be aware of - and we are here holding yours.

Oh Printmiss I am so sorry to hear this sad news. You have frequently mentioned Robert in your posts and he is obviously a lovely and much loved son. It puts some of the problems most of us have into perspective. My thoughts will be with you and your family today. Keep us posted when you feel up to it. Hugs.

printmiss I'm so sorry you and your son have had to go through this trauma although clearly it was so important to get him treated. I hope you have some better news about his condition today.

I don't know what to say PRINTMISS except that you were so brave to write this down and share it with GN. I do hope your lovely boy now gets the treatment he needs with the minimum of pain and upset to both him and yourselves. Sometimes we are forced to stand on the sidelines helplessly and let things unfold. It is terribly sad. Thinking about you and your son.

I'm immensely sorry to read this, Printmiss. I'm glad you have the support of your family, and send all good wishes in the days and weeks to come.

How dreadful for you. I think you have to remind yourself that we say cruel to be kind for a reason. Sometimes things get out of our hands. I am crying for you here and can only offer my kindest thoughts.

Oh poor you and him. I am nearly in tears myself just thinking how you must feel and how you are powerless to help him. All I can really say is you will be in everyone's thoughts and prayers. No practical help I'm afraid just love for you all.