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My son, car insurance/repairs, SSI, job, a cello.... reality check please?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 618680" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>You are all assuming they have the ability to think normally. </p><p>I've often told of my neurological differences and mental illness. I had no idea how to think between the black and white lines until it was taught to me. I did not know how to problem solve...it would overwhelm me to the point that I was so confused all I could think of was "I just don't want to live. It's too hard." </p><p></p><p>I never had anyone to ask for help or to blame. Nobody in my family would listen, which is a good thing. I had to seek help and have...I did learn to problem solve, learned some social skills, learned coping mechanisms. I think it would be worse if I were a substance abuser because there IS help out there, although you have to look for it and be open to learning. At times, depending, you also have to be willing to take medication. And you won't get anywhere thinking "poor me. I'm different. It's so hard for me." You have to just keep trying. </p><p></p><p>But, trust me, our difficult children do not all have t he ability to think the way others think. But all of them can choose to get help and to learn, to the extent that they are able...</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry for everyone dealing with this sort of problem. I know my own parents thought I was just lazy and difficult. I was difficult, but I didn't want to be. I wish my parents had been as proactive and caring as all of you are. At least they would have pointed me in the right direction so I could get help in the right places...</p><p></p><p>Hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 618680, member: 1550"] You are all assuming they have the ability to think normally. I've often told of my neurological differences and mental illness. I had no idea how to think between the black and white lines until it was taught to me. I did not know how to problem solve...it would overwhelm me to the point that I was so confused all I could think of was "I just don't want to live. It's too hard." I never had anyone to ask for help or to blame. Nobody in my family would listen, which is a good thing. I had to seek help and have...I did learn to problem solve, learned some social skills, learned coping mechanisms. I think it would be worse if I were a substance abuser because there IS help out there, although you have to look for it and be open to learning. At times, depending, you also have to be willing to take medication. And you won't get anywhere thinking "poor me. I'm different. It's so hard for me." You have to just keep trying. But, trust me, our difficult children do not all have t he ability to think the way others think. But all of them can choose to get help and to learn, to the extent that they are able... I'm sorry for everyone dealing with this sort of problem. I know my own parents thought I was just lazy and difficult. I was difficult, but I didn't want to be. I wish my parents had been as proactive and caring as all of you are. At least they would have pointed me in the right direction so I could get help in the right places... Hugs. [/QUOTE]
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