Is it me or was it confusing as to whether he died or not?

I thought he was dead. I'll re-watch that scene again.
Romero said rape confirmed and that DNA was Norman's. Norman must have blacked out again.
Doesn't it seem that Norman, at this point, just might be able to still have a normal life if his mom would send him for therapy? Ok, MAJOR therapy. Ha ha Most of the time he seems like a nice, tho odd, kid.