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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 209943" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Before I type a 2nd sentence I want to assure you that my intentions are honorable. Although I can sympathize with the frustration of marathon phone calls, lack of support and the stress of a dysfunctional teenager...I</p><p>need to suggest that if you have not done so before that you get an appointment for yourself and see if the MD will prescribe a medication to</p><p>help you through this time. Taking an anxiety medication, like Ativan, or another medication as deemed appropriate by a physician can help your son.</p><p> </p><p>For years I avoided medication but when I uncharacteristically found myself "just in tears" another CD family member gave me the exact same</p><p>advice. It had amazing benefits for the family. Please consider it.</p><p> </p><p>Do you keep a journal with times and phone numbers and names and notes</p><p>for all the calls you make? It can be very helpful. Many of us have found that recording our efforts helped our focus and also helped increase our credibility when reaching out for help. </p><p> </p><p>I'm sure you are frightened for your son and the future but if your teen actually did make that phone call without prompting that is a good sign.</p><p>It shows that he understands what he should be doing. It doesn't mean</p><p>that he's going to do it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> but unlike many teens he "gets it". That is a positive omen for the future. Perhaps you can tell him that you are proud of him for making that call (yes, even if you don't believe he is sincere in his resolve). Even easy child teens are a challenge. difficult child teens are hard to cope with even in good circumstances. Try to shore up your strengths and then post as often as you wish to vent and share. Sending hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 209943, member: 35"] Before I type a 2nd sentence I want to assure you that my intentions are honorable. Although I can sympathize with the frustration of marathon phone calls, lack of support and the stress of a dysfunctional teenager...I need to suggest that if you have not done so before that you get an appointment for yourself and see if the MD will prescribe a medication to help you through this time. Taking an anxiety medication, like Ativan, or another medication as deemed appropriate by a physician can help your son. For years I avoided medication but when I uncharacteristically found myself "just in tears" another CD family member gave me the exact same advice. It had amazing benefits for the family. Please consider it. Do you keep a journal with times and phone numbers and names and notes for all the calls you make? It can be very helpful. Many of us have found that recording our efforts helped our focus and also helped increase our credibility when reaching out for help. I'm sure you are frightened for your son and the future but if your teen actually did make that phone call without prompting that is a good sign. It shows that he understands what he should be doing. It doesn't mean that he's going to do it :happy: but unlike many teens he "gets it". That is a positive omen for the future. Perhaps you can tell him that you are proud of him for making that call (yes, even if you don't believe he is sincere in his resolve). Even easy child teens are a challenge. difficult child teens are hard to cope with even in good circumstances. Try to shore up your strengths and then post as often as you wish to vent and share. Sending hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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