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<blockquote data-quote="Ephchap" data-source="post: 550706" data-attributes="member: 27"><p>Kathy, been there done that, as you know. My difficult child used to sleep all the time, and we also thought it was depression. In part it was, but it was chased down with beer and eventually straight vodka. Our difficult child's coping mechanism is non-existent, and that seems to be their tried and true method. Unfortunately, the alcohol makes them more depressed.</p><p></p><p>We forced our son into treatment a few times when he was under 18, but as we all know, until they are ready, the treatment doesn't really work or last. My son's lightbulb moment finally came after a drinking weekend and he woke up after having blacked out and reached for the vodka bottle first thing in the morning, as he was shaking and needed another drink. He said that was his "moment". I don't know how it was so different, but I thank God that it was. He's now been completely sober for 2-1/2 years.</p><p></p><p>Sending you strength and hugs. The addiction and recovery road is a forever thing, unfortunately. My heart goes out to you, as I know how hard it is to want your child (and yes, they will always be a child to us) to want to get better and to start doing the right things.</p><p></p><p>Deb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ephchap, post: 550706, member: 27"] Kathy, been there done that, as you know. My difficult child used to sleep all the time, and we also thought it was depression. In part it was, but it was chased down with beer and eventually straight vodka. Our difficult child's coping mechanism is non-existent, and that seems to be their tried and true method. Unfortunately, the alcohol makes them more depressed. We forced our son into treatment a few times when he was under 18, but as we all know, until they are ready, the treatment doesn't really work or last. My son's lightbulb moment finally came after a drinking weekend and he woke up after having blacked out and reached for the vodka bottle first thing in the morning, as he was shaking and needed another drink. He said that was his "moment". I don't know how it was so different, but I thank God that it was. He's now been completely sober for 2-1/2 years. Sending you strength and hugs. The addiction and recovery road is a forever thing, unfortunately. My heart goes out to you, as I know how hard it is to want your child (and yes, they will always be a child to us) to want to get better and to start doing the right things. Deb [/QUOTE]
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