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<blockquote data-quote="TearyEyed" data-source="post: 628285" data-attributes="member: 17106"><p>Jeanne,</p><p></p><p>I dont post very often but I do read the posts here everyday. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you. I did want to mention that as Recovering said, what the psychiatrist told you has happened to many of us here when we finally stop giving in to our difficult children. But it is good to know what to expect ahead of time to give yourself a little time to prepare mentally. You are not alone. When I finally put my foot down, my difficult child escalated and did horrific things. He would cut and stab himself and end up in the hospital. He did threaten suicide several times. Everytime he did that I called 911. I told him that everytime he made such threats, I would always call the police. Eventually he realized that that tactic wasnt going to work and he hasnt done it since. He did try other things. He would tell me he was living in a park or under a bridge and that his life was in danger. I didnt give in to this either. He has a list of shelters and other resources he can contact if he really wanted help. They will try everything they can to get you to cave. But, if you weather through it by doing what you are doing, getting support and advice from people who have walked this path, you will get to the other side. My son doesnt threaten me or himself anymore. He does still tell me stories of his sad and strange lifestyle. But my fear and panic has lessened. I still have my moments but it gets easier. Hang in there and know we are all in this together and it will be okay, somehow, somewady, it will be okay.</p><p></p><p>TE</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TearyEyed, post: 628285, member: 17106"] Jeanne, I dont post very often but I do read the posts here everyday. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you. I did want to mention that as Recovering said, what the psychiatrist told you has happened to many of us here when we finally stop giving in to our difficult children. But it is good to know what to expect ahead of time to give yourself a little time to prepare mentally. You are not alone. When I finally put my foot down, my difficult child escalated and did horrific things. He would cut and stab himself and end up in the hospital. He did threaten suicide several times. Everytime he did that I called 911. I told him that everytime he made such threats, I would always call the police. Eventually he realized that that tactic wasnt going to work and he hasnt done it since. He did try other things. He would tell me he was living in a park or under a bridge and that his life was in danger. I didnt give in to this either. He has a list of shelters and other resources he can contact if he really wanted help. They will try everything they can to get you to cave. But, if you weather through it by doing what you are doing, getting support and advice from people who have walked this path, you will get to the other side. My son doesnt threaten me or himself anymore. He does still tell me stories of his sad and strange lifestyle. But my fear and panic has lessened. I still have my moments but it gets easier. Hang in there and know we are all in this together and it will be okay, somehow, somewady, it will be okay. TE [/QUOTE]
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