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If I go nuts...
Make sure you check my arms and ankles for bruising.
Make sure I have clothes that are easy to put on.
Don't assume anything.
Don't let them leave my nails grow long.
If I find a place in my mind, let me stay there.
If I need to tell you a story be patient and still.
Try to look in my eyes. I will forget some words and misuse others
but you know me, you can fill in the blanks. Just don't say them out loud.
That would distract me. If there is a problem you can fix don't say so.
Just nod and tell me you understand and everything will be all right.
Remember I love you.
Buy me slippers that are rubber on the soles or non-skid and fit like shoes.
With soft material and a zipper. No Velcro. Velcro is for wimps.
Make sure my socks are easy to get on.
And the head hole in my shirts fits over my head easily.
I'll need a red outfit for Xmas,pink for Easter,
green for St. Patrick's Day, red again for Valentines Day,
so make the Xmas gold instead.
Makes sure I have enough chocolate.
Lay in my bed. Make sure it's comfortable.
Take me out a lot, even if you have to put a leash on me.
Remember for me. 
Don't make the kids come to visit if they are afraid.
I'll remember everything again after I cross.
Be patient. The meds take trial and error time.
Let me apologise now for my bad behavior later. 
Keep dyeing my hair red.
Don't let me run out of depends.
Get me some talking books about the subjects I like.
Read to me.
Put photos around of me when I was young.
Tell people what I was like before I went nuts.
Let me keep a cat.
When I am at death's door, don't put a bra on me.
Maybe I could have sex every once in awhile. 
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