Monday, January 20, 2003 - Twenty-fifth session with Orlando Ramsey
This session is the first in over four weeks with Orlando. He seemed well. We talked casually for a few minutes to start. I verified the details he gave me over the phone a few weeks ago today. He can't seem to write in his journal everyday no matter what I tell him. I've decided that if he isn't going to write in it everyday about his day's events, he could at least write in what he dreams about. So for now, I hope he'll write more than he does.
Orlando told me that he has withdrawn from college this semester in order to just let his body rest. I'm not sure if it is the best solution but it could prove beneficial to him. He's really stressed worrying about getting sick all the time. I hope this break will give him a chance to settle a bit and calm his nerves. He's gonna try writing in his spare time to relieve some stress and worry. I think it could surely help.
I told him that he needs to take the time to just live and not worry so much. He says he is going to try to spend more quiet time at home with James. He really means a lot ot Orlando.
