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Twin sons flip flop - from easy child to difficult child
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 514231" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Welcome. Sorry I don't remember your earlier posts (I'm old so forgive me) but want you to know I've read your post and am truly sorry you have such serious concerns. There are others in the CD family who have dealt with suicide threats quite recently and I'm hoping they'll log on and provide the right support.</p><p></p><p>I have not been there done that and truly am not qualified to offer advice. I do know that some young people use the threat as a manipulation. Sadly, of course, some are sincere. The main problem I see is that he is refusing help. If he will not see a professional and he will not take medications and he will not check into a facility as a very experienced Mother I feel your pain. on the other hand, my gut reaction is that you personally need to detach as much as possible from the situation. If you get absorbed by his problems (whether real or not) then your level of functioning will be diminished and likely your health will suffer. I "think" that is what I would do. I "think" I would tell myself and my son "I've been stressing out worrying about your problems and it is effecting my health. Always I am ready to help you when you decide to seek professional help. Meanwhile I need to focus on my physical and mental health which may include professional help for me." </p><p></p><p>I hope things get better and sending caring thoughts your way. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 514231, member: 35"] Welcome. Sorry I don't remember your earlier posts (I'm old so forgive me) but want you to know I've read your post and am truly sorry you have such serious concerns. There are others in the CD family who have dealt with suicide threats quite recently and I'm hoping they'll log on and provide the right support. I have not been there done that and truly am not qualified to offer advice. I do know that some young people use the threat as a manipulation. Sadly, of course, some are sincere. The main problem I see is that he is refusing help. If he will not see a professional and he will not take medications and he will not check into a facility as a very experienced Mother I feel your pain. on the other hand, my gut reaction is that you personally need to detach as much as possible from the situation. If you get absorbed by his problems (whether real or not) then your level of functioning will be diminished and likely your health will suffer. I "think" that is what I would do. I "think" I would tell myself and my son "I've been stressing out worrying about your problems and it is effecting my health. Always I am ready to help you when you decide to seek professional help. Meanwhile I need to focus on my physical and mental health which may include professional help for me." I hope things get better and sending caring thoughts your way. DDD [/QUOTE]
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