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A lil bout my issue with my son. (looking for other's with like issues)
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<blockquote data-quote="lovemysons" data-source="post: 205462" data-attributes="member: 3305"><p>Hi AMB, so sorry you are going through this nightmare of drug abuse and all the emotional pain that goes with it. </p><p></p><p>Your son sounds ALOT like my younger difficult child...I have two sons that have had the drug abusing issues. But my younger is the one who has put holes in walls and is like the "tazmanian devil" when he bursts into a room...he still is a bundle of anxiety and loudness etc. One thing I am happy to read is that your son is on a mood stabilizer like the Abilify. I have my own issues and have used Abilify with good success...it really is a great stabilizer in my humble opinion. I wish I could get my own young difficult child to use a MS at this point because I really do think that Bipolar...a mood disorder is one of his biggest issues, that and my sons alcohol abuse. This son, who reminds me of yours, just recently got kicked out of the Army for sub abuse. He now drinks ALL the time. </p><p></p><p>Like yours, My younger difficult child, Jarod, was found "huffing" Glad air freshner in our neighborhood when he was around 13. I had he and his brother (who was using cocaine) admitted into a dual diagnosis/sub abuse rehab for over 4 1/2 months. I know after rehab Jarod said that he never "huffed" again due to finding out all about the brain damage issues it can cause. </p><p></p><p>I have also heard it said that the older they are when they start using the faster the drug using time will go...Do you know how long your son has been using? </p><p></p><p>I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know that there are other moms out here who can identify with where you are at with your son. I totally get that you love him with all your heart but don't "like" him very much. Makes perfect sense. </p><p></p><p>You may have already heard this suggestion but it might be a REALLY good idea to visit a local Al Anon meeting and share your story, listen to others, etc. I think you would find a great deal in common with folks there as well as here. </p><p></p><p>I suggested on another thread yesterday that the parent might want to put locks on their door and buy a safe for jewelry, etc. Might be a good idea for you to do this while your son is in the hospital at this moment, especially since you know he is shop lifting/stealing. </p><p></p><p>I'm glad you found the board...this is a wonderful place to reach out to others and know that you are not alone and that there is support and hope and new ideas etc to be found. I also REALLY hope you'll find your way to an Al Anon meeting as well. </p><p>Hugs, </p><p>Tammy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lovemysons, post: 205462, member: 3305"] Hi AMB, so sorry you are going through this nightmare of drug abuse and all the emotional pain that goes with it. Your son sounds ALOT like my younger difficult child...I have two sons that have had the drug abusing issues. But my younger is the one who has put holes in walls and is like the "tazmanian devil" when he bursts into a room...he still is a bundle of anxiety and loudness etc. One thing I am happy to read is that your son is on a mood stabilizer like the Abilify. I have my own issues and have used Abilify with good success...it really is a great stabilizer in my humble opinion. I wish I could get my own young difficult child to use a MS at this point because I really do think that Bipolar...a mood disorder is one of his biggest issues, that and my sons alcohol abuse. This son, who reminds me of yours, just recently got kicked out of the Army for sub abuse. He now drinks ALL the time. Like yours, My younger difficult child, Jarod, was found "huffing" Glad air freshner in our neighborhood when he was around 13. I had he and his brother (who was using cocaine) admitted into a dual diagnosis/sub abuse rehab for over 4 1/2 months. I know after rehab Jarod said that he never "huffed" again due to finding out all about the brain damage issues it can cause. I have also heard it said that the older they are when they start using the faster the drug using time will go...Do you know how long your son has been using? I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know that there are other moms out here who can identify with where you are at with your son. I totally get that you love him with all your heart but don't "like" him very much. Makes perfect sense. You may have already heard this suggestion but it might be a REALLY good idea to visit a local Al Anon meeting and share your story, listen to others, etc. I think you would find a great deal in common with folks there as well as here. I suggested on another thread yesterday that the parent might want to put locks on their door and buy a safe for jewelry, etc. Might be a good idea for you to do this while your son is in the hospital at this moment, especially since you know he is shop lifting/stealing. I'm glad you found the board...this is a wonderful place to reach out to others and know that you are not alone and that there is support and hope and new ideas etc to be found. I also REALLY hope you'll find your way to an Al Anon meeting as well. Hugs, Tammy [/QUOTE]
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