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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 686625" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I take it the violence is due to drugs? Only a small percentage of mentally ill people are violent. He could be one, but the drugs can't help. Before his mental illness can be treated, he needs to get clean and he knows too well that if he uses drugs in a detox, he will be thrown out. This is not your fault in any way. Your son knows that in his current state he harms people yet he is refusing treatment snd asking those who love him, whom he hurt, for drug money. For your own safety, and for the others who love you, it is best if you are never near this son right now. He is breaking every societal rule and is unlikely to change unless he seriously decides to do so. If he does, only professionals can change him, not you. Your love wont cure him.</p><p></p><p>This is a sad, scary story; one you cant control. It is up to your son. Do you know which drug he takes? Drugs? He needs them out of his system for a long time in order to learn to live with who he is, even if he has a mental illness. People live with depression, bipolar, anxiety and others and not all make it worse with self-medication. It is a decision. Most dont hurt others.</p><p></p><p>I am but a peon in a large haystack, but I have a mood disorder, severe anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) thoughts and I struggled much until I got on the right medications and therapy and thought I'd better not even drink. I knew something was wrong with me and figured out that using ANY substances would make it worse. I've never bern drunk in my life and am doing well. Now if he has schizophrrnia, and I pray he doesnt, then he is probably not aware he is sick. Remember that drugs like meth csn resemble schizophrenic psycosis.</p><p></p><p>Your sons mindset and drug use has to change for him to volintarily seek hrlp. In the meantime live your own life. Your being miserable won't help your son one bit. Hang with loved ones who are kind to you and appreciate your good heart. Do hobbies you love. Take trips. Embrace life. You love your son, but you are not him and you can choose a great life even if he doesnt.</p><p></p><p>Big hugs to you. Welcome aboard. We care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 686625, member: 1550"] I take it the violence is due to drugs? Only a small percentage of mentally ill people are violent. He could be one, but the drugs can't help. Before his mental illness can be treated, he needs to get clean and he knows too well that if he uses drugs in a detox, he will be thrown out. This is not your fault in any way. Your son knows that in his current state he harms people yet he is refusing treatment snd asking those who love him, whom he hurt, for drug money. For your own safety, and for the others who love you, it is best if you are never near this son right now. He is breaking every societal rule and is unlikely to change unless he seriously decides to do so. If he does, only professionals can change him, not you. Your love wont cure him. This is a sad, scary story; one you cant control. It is up to your son. Do you know which drug he takes? Drugs? He needs them out of his system for a long time in order to learn to live with who he is, even if he has a mental illness. People live with depression, bipolar, anxiety and others and not all make it worse with self-medication. It is a decision. Most dont hurt others. I am but a peon in a large haystack, but I have a mood disorder, severe anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) thoughts and I struggled much until I got on the right medications and therapy and thought I'd better not even drink. I knew something was wrong with me and figured out that using ANY substances would make it worse. I've never bern drunk in my life and am doing well. Now if he has schizophrrnia, and I pray he doesnt, then he is probably not aware he is sick. Remember that drugs like meth csn resemble schizophrenic psycosis. Your sons mindset and drug use has to change for him to volintarily seek hrlp. In the meantime live your own life. Your being miserable won't help your son one bit. Hang with loved ones who are kind to you and appreciate your good heart. Do hobbies you love. Take trips. Embrace life. You love your son, but you are not him and you can choose a great life even if he doesnt. Big hugs to you. Welcome aboard. We care. [/QUOTE]
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