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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 294833" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>No, if it was drug use it wouldn't be all the time. It wasn't with my daughter. It would only be when he was using a drug that causes hair trigger temper and violence, such as meth. He may not use before he sees his grandmother or may just mellow himself out with pot or downers. I'm not saying that he does, just that the moodswings are what confused us and her doctors. </p><p></p><p>I have bipolar. in my opinion there are symptoms beforehand to let you know it's coming. Schizophrenia is more overnight, but he isn't acting as if he is psychotic or has a thought disorder. What reminded me of drugs was his overnight switch, his admission to at least pot (that his the extent of what most kids will admit), and his sudden plunge where the bottom fell out. Also, sounds like he maybe changed his friends to the skaters. While many skatboarding dudes are fine, my own thirteen year old has already informed me that a few she knows are already dabbling in drugs. And peer pressure at his age is fierce.</p><p></p><p>I would also question "raging hormones" that suddenly start at sixteen. Also, this is too severe a change for raging hormones. Dropping out of school, when he used to care, is a huge clue. If you want more possible advice, I suggest posting on "Teens and Substance Abuse" to see what the parents there think-they have all been there/done that. They may be able to more tell you what to look for. </p><p></p><p>In a few years, he will be legally an adult. Please cover all your tracks and keep an open mind. None of us want to think "drugs." I was so clueless, it didn't even cross my mind, so we kept pushing the bipolar medications. She is 25 now, and clean. She does NOT have bipolar. It was the drugs. She did give me one good piece of advice: "Never trust the word of a drug user. They will stare you in the eyes and lie to you." If this is the problem, your son won't be forthcoming. I didn't learn the full extent of it until my daughter quit. And it was so shocking (I'd never dreamed she SNORTED speed and cocaine) that I wish she had spared me the details, but she seemed to have a need to come clean.</p><p></p><p>She hid it well. Mostly, she got high when everyone else was sleeping. Chances are, you won't be able to find out what's truly going on because he's getting older and he won't admit it. But try. My daughter could have died. She always tells me she's lucky to be alive. And I didn't see it, partly because I didn't want to see it. (((Hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 294833, member: 1550"] No, if it was drug use it wouldn't be all the time. It wasn't with my daughter. It would only be when he was using a drug that causes hair trigger temper and violence, such as meth. He may not use before he sees his grandmother or may just mellow himself out with pot or downers. I'm not saying that he does, just that the moodswings are what confused us and her doctors. I have bipolar. in my opinion there are symptoms beforehand to let you know it's coming. Schizophrenia is more overnight, but he isn't acting as if he is psychotic or has a thought disorder. What reminded me of drugs was his overnight switch, his admission to at least pot (that his the extent of what most kids will admit), and his sudden plunge where the bottom fell out. Also, sounds like he maybe changed his friends to the skaters. While many skatboarding dudes are fine, my own thirteen year old has already informed me that a few she knows are already dabbling in drugs. And peer pressure at his age is fierce. I would also question "raging hormones" that suddenly start at sixteen. Also, this is too severe a change for raging hormones. Dropping out of school, when he used to care, is a huge clue. If you want more possible advice, I suggest posting on "Teens and Substance Abuse" to see what the parents there think-they have all been there/done that. They may be able to more tell you what to look for. In a few years, he will be legally an adult. Please cover all your tracks and keep an open mind. None of us want to think "drugs." I was so clueless, it didn't even cross my mind, so we kept pushing the bipolar medications. She is 25 now, and clean. She does NOT have bipolar. It was the drugs. She did give me one good piece of advice: "Never trust the word of a drug user. They will stare you in the eyes and lie to you." If this is the problem, your son won't be forthcoming. I didn't learn the full extent of it until my daughter quit. And it was so shocking (I'd never dreamed she SNORTED speed and cocaine) that I wish she had spared me the details, but she seemed to have a need to come clean. She hid it well. Mostly, she got high when everyone else was sleeping. Chances are, you won't be able to find out what's truly going on because he's getting older and he won't admit it. But try. My daughter could have died. She always tells me she's lucky to be alive. And I didn't see it, partly because I didn't want to see it. (((Hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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