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15-10-2016 03:01 PM
15-10-2016 03:01 PM
Despair again and again
I just found this web site as needing to dump thoughts...this must happen to so many families- heartbreaking. After 12 years going through hell with him we thought he was at last heading in a positive direction but ....
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15-10-2016 04:50 PM
15-10-2016 04:50 PM
Re: Despair again and again
He has to return to his DOH accommodation before December as he has been in hospital for over 9 months and they will not hold it any longer, hence that comment. A dilemma as he is no where near ready to go back into the community. The hospital know this and we're looking at sending him back then under supervision so he can keep his accommodation but he has lately been non compliant and using again. He is on a CTO and tribunal issues and the police will know about him but he has I feel returned to his old friends and not going back to his place and been missing for a week now. Lack of insight into his situation is not helpful and he won't see reason.
Such a long story - there is very little chance he will be driving a taxi but that is his story , he obtained a motor bike and attempted to get a licence after but needs a medical certificate which will not happen due to the drugs etc. thought processes are confused and irrational...Just so sad as we all thought he was getting better
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15-10-2016 05:55 PM
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15-10-2016 07:56 PM
15-10-2016 07:56 PM
Re: Despair again and again
Hello MEB - although I have issues with my son and have done so over the past 10 years, I am not going through what you are going through.
I can't offer any answers, but would like to say that like me I hope you get some help from knowing that the people on the forum are thinking of you.
I've find it a tremendous help just to be able to offload my issues instead of just holding them close. It doesn't make them go away but it does many a difference to know that people are listening and wishing you all the best.
Keep posting.
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15-10-2016 08:51 PM
15-10-2016 08:51 PM
Re: Despair again and again
Absolutely right saying it is good to unload, I was searching as getting more anxious and feeling sick about all, the bucket of tears seems to be full just now and yes I know there is nothing anyone can do but just needed to unload on other than family as they are over all. Just grieving....
Thank you
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15-10-2016 09:22 PM
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22-11-2016 07:06 PM
22-11-2016 07:06 PM
Re: Despair again and again
hello Meb
i feel very much for you. your son having an illness is a huge struggle on its own, his journey and now not knowing where he is and how he is, so much for you to carry alone.
family tend to pull back and think more about how you are affected.
i have written nearly whole books on here about my adult son recently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, forced to have depot injections as in total denial. his asking for my help and my visiting him and him verbally abusing me, threatening to keep me out of his life.
it is just pain, hurt, anguish, rage, worry, concern, love, heart break. just trying to put some of so many conflicting painful feelings into words. impossible words dont express even half of the feelings.
i know that you understand what i mean by that.
you are doing the right thing for yourself. keep posting on here.
i feel after i have written so much that i might be upsetting others, that i am saying the wrong things. i am hurting and confused. i am getting through each day. my heart goes out to you . take care xx