EBONY LEESONChristopher Alas

Psychology 2314

Houston Community College-2015

Patient Case Study

JASON NATE

• Jason 38 y/o married White Male (bisexual)• Generally Good Health (Anxiety/Depression)• Married 3yrs (Nia 30y/o) • 1 child (Matrix 1y/o) • No known drug allergies • Registered Nurse (working on PHD)• Employed with Texas Children Hospital for 7

yrs.• Several Achievement and Promotions• Greek Orthodox• Oldest child (Sister Sarah)

PATIENT CHILDHOOD HISTORY

• Grew up in Rhode Island • Detached from parents• Grandparents big emotional support

system• Mother Abusive

(mentally, physically, and psychologically)• Mother meth user for 20 yrs.

(Jason believes she is still a user)• Father left the home in his early childhood

years• Father an alcoholic and physically abusive • Jason moved to Texas at the age of 8 after

parents divorced. • Mother re-married, Step father was

abusive/alcoholic also

CONTINUE CHILDHOOD HISTORY….

• Jason lived in a very violent home which lead to his party demeanor

• He ran away several times in high school due to abuse at home from step father for his lifestyle choices.

• Unaccepted at home and school.

• Bulling was a key factor in his socializing skills.

• Partied his problems away starting w/alcohol

• Jason still managed to graduate High School in the top 10 of his class w/love and support from his grandparents.

JASON’S ALTER EGO “NATALIE”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2im0aXJTwa8

• He started dressing up in his mothers clothes in his early teenage years.

• Jason decided to come out as being a homosexual in high school.

• At the age 17 Jason became a "Party Animal"

• Drug User (cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, and alcohol)

• Started Participating in Drag Shows in his teenage years for entertainment (loved it)

PATIENT MEDICAL HISTORY

Dr. I.M. Taylor

Patient since 2011 Diagnosed w/Anxiety and Depression

• Suffered nightmares (Childhood)• Rushing thoughts• Panic Attacks• Still mourning the HOMEGOING of his

grandparents.• Anti-social mostly unless in drag. • Party Animal• Occasion drug use • Has a wife (Nia) but very unsure• Has been a homosexual until he met Nia

(virginity breaker)

TREATMENT PLAN Seek support groups (Drug/Alcohol & LGBT) Bi-Weekly visits w/therapist Take Medication As Instructed

MEDICATIONS Prozac (twice a day 1mg)

Clonazepam (0.5 mg twice a day)

BEFORE NIA………“THIS TOO SHALL PASS”…..

Early 20’s he moved back to Rhode Island to take care of his sick grandparents.

During that time his grandparents convince him to obtain a Degree in Nursing.

Nursing School is where he met “SAM” and feel in love.

Graduated top of his class in Nursing School.

Sam obtain his degree in Accounting while in Rhode Island.

After grandparents death he relocated back to Texas.

SAM followed him in his move to Texas.

UPDATE MEDICAL REVIEWTREATMENT PLAN• Start Back with Social Meeting once a

week

• Changed Medication

• Homework Assignment about “SELF”

• See Therapist once a month

MEDICATION Xanax (twice a day 1mg)

Prozac (twice a day 1mg)

Ambien (Once at bedtime)

Update-2013 Diagnosed w/Anxiety and Depression

• Desires to still be with “SAM” his previous lover of 5years.

• Loves wife but doesn’t want to let her down.• His son is his pride and joy (would never want

the same up-bringing for him)• Great concern w/others opinions about him.• Has stop drug use since sons birth (except

marijuana smoker)• Trouble sleeping • Thoughts uncontrollable• Supervisor problems (New ButtHole)• Recently reconnect w/Orthodox Church• Questioning himself

MARRIAGE • Jason met Nia after

moving to Texas.

• She never judged his lifestyle and started off as friends.

• She condoned his lifestyle by purchasing him women's clothing.

• She attends Drag Shows with him on occasions.

• She has participated in threesomes w/guys.

• They have attend swinger clubs and cruises.

• Nia remain silent but sometimes is very bothered by losing her husband.

• Nia knows of Sam but not aware of how serious the relationship is.

• They keep very life very quite and personal away from Matrix.

• They live a very family orientated life.

• Matrix is what keeps their marriage afloat.

• Both became a member of a Greek Orthodox Church.

JASON'S FAMOUS QUOTES

“Why is that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men hold guns than hold hands” -Ernest Gains

“Everybody’s journey is individual“. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality.” -James Baldwin

“This Too Shall Pass”

“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”

–Albert Einstein

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” -Lao Tzu

“If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today”

“They say I should be straight I say taste the rainbow B!&%$ -Jason Nate

THE (BIG D-DAY) DECISION

• Jason speaks with therapist about leaving his wife often.

• He doesn’t feel complete

• Feels he is the one that appears FAKE

• Jason has been seeing Sam on the side for years.

• Jason and Sam have purchased a house (Sam resides there)

• Sam understand and stands by him fully.

• Jason has left his wife (realizes his should follow his happiness)

• Jason has been happy and feeling alive since he has been back with Sam.

• Jason medications have been affective

• Jason sees his therapist only once a month now.

• Social Groups played major part in finding himself.

• Nightmares deceased

• Panic Attacks are under control

• Anxiety levels down as well

• Social Skills improving (has friends outside of Drag)

• Lives a healthy loving life with Sam

• Currently get Matrix every weekend

• Sam and Jason are looking into adoption for Matrix a sister.

10 THINGS YOU SHOULD LEARN BEING MARRIED TO A DRAG QUEEN

1.Don't touch a drag queen's wig

2.Only speak to a drag queen when spoken to while they are painting

3.Don't try to punk a queen with a microphone

4.Don't text during a drag show

5.Tip generously but don't throw coins

6.Many styles of drag -- respect them all

7.Always do what a drag queen says, don't argue

8.Don't get up on stage when a drag queen is performing

9.Park the car close

10.Corseted drag queens can't bend

REVENGE OUTCOME

After the divorce was final Nia was saddened by the whole thing.

She showed signs of depression

Questioning herself daily

She felt alone and betrayed

The struggle led Nia to construct the murder of Jason.

Jason was picking up Matrix as usual on Friday, when Nia asked Jason to come in her home to get Matrix because he was sleep.

That’s when she shot Jason in the head and torso killing him instantly.

Matrix was raised by Jason’s sister Sarah.

RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3laJ61s9jhM

http://www.lgbtcenters.org

http://www.mygayhouston.com/community/

http://outtexasfoundation.org/texas-lgbt-resources

http://www.hatchyouth.org/ (Social Groups)

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