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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 751737" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>I’m so sorry.</p><p>Our adopted, now adult daughter, has the bipolar diagnosis.</p><p>She is on disability.</p><p>This allows for a roof over her head.</p><p>She has a high IQ, but has not accomplished much at all academically.</p><p>I think it's certainly Interesting how capable your son was prior to drugs.</p><p>I’ve heard folks with this illness are more prone to drug abuse and that makes the situation significantly worse.</p><p>If he could get clean, that would likely help a lot.</p><p>How old is he now?</p><p>You might want to establish minimum (s) in which you are willing to help him, drawing clear cut boundaries.</p><p>Applying for disability might be a consideration to start.</p><p>Being willing to pay for a therapist, psychiatrist etc are possibilities.</p><p>Helping him apply for food stamps for example.</p><p>Paying for a cell phone.</p><p>Medication prescribed by his doctor.</p><p>Uber fees to NA meetings.</p><p>But...maybe he needs to meet you half way.</p><p>He doesn’t seem to want to get clean. I don’t know.</p><p>A consideration again, help a little with essentials or items that might help him get better if he wants that. But, have clear boundaries.</p><p>Yes, you likely need to detach.</p><p>I really “feel,” for you.</p><p>Our daughter is now in her early thirties and although she has a roof over her head, doctors and food in her belly...we still get near daily bizarre phone calls.</p><p>It’s better that she lives in another city.</p><p>We have set boundaries in all areas and it’s been helpful.</p><p>As someone with several autoimmune issues, yes...it can negatively influence your health.</p><p>So be careful. Consider helping him perhaps on a limited basis as described...with boundaries , thought and care. Good luck. Stay strong. Seek counseling for yourself if needed as these are difficult struggles.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 751737, member: 4152"] I’m so sorry. Our adopted, now adult daughter, has the bipolar diagnosis. She is on disability. This allows for a roof over her head. She has a high IQ, but has not accomplished much at all academically. I think it's certainly Interesting how capable your son was prior to drugs. I’ve heard folks with this illness are more prone to drug abuse and that makes the situation significantly worse. If he could get clean, that would likely help a lot. How old is he now? You might want to establish minimum (s) in which you are willing to help him, drawing clear cut boundaries. Applying for disability might be a consideration to start. Being willing to pay for a therapist, psychiatrist etc are possibilities. Helping him apply for food stamps for example. Paying for a cell phone. Medication prescribed by his doctor. Uber fees to NA meetings. But...maybe he needs to meet you half way. He doesn’t seem to want to get clean. I don’t know. A consideration again, help a little with essentials or items that might help him get better if he wants that. But, have clear boundaries. Yes, you likely need to detach. I really “feel,” for you. Our daughter is now in her early thirties and although she has a roof over her head, doctors and food in her belly...we still get near daily bizarre phone calls. It’s better that she lives in another city. We have set boundaries in all areas and it’s been helpful. As someone with several autoimmune issues, yes...it can negatively influence your health. So be careful. Consider helping him perhaps on a limited basis as described...with boundaries , thought and care. Good luck. Stay strong. Seek counseling for yourself if needed as these are difficult struggles. [/QUOTE]
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