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<blockquote data-quote="elizabrary" data-source="post: 744385" data-attributes="member: 11235"><p>Part of being a parent is getting our children to be as independent as they are able to be. There are many resources available for adults with mental illness that can help your son. The hospital should be putting aftercare resources in place for him. Whether he takes advantage of it is another question. I'm guessing that if he takes his medications he can live a relatively normal life- work, friendships, etc. The catch-22 with these situations is that people frequently decide they don't need their medications anymore and the cycle starts all over again. As an adult it is up to your son to decide to stay medicated. That being said, if he can start to live an independent life you may be able to build a new relationship with him where you are more of a support system than a caretaker. I think as he becomes confident with living on his own your role can change and you can have a less contentious relationship with him. You will enjoy spending time together occasionally, going out for a meal or having friendly phone chats, and he will know you are there if he has a crisis. I also think with a little distance and time on his own he will be more receptive to you calling and mentioning (not every time you talk, but once in awhile) you hope he's still medication compliant. I know this is a difficult situation. Sending peace to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elizabrary, post: 744385, member: 11235"] Part of being a parent is getting our children to be as independent as they are able to be. There are many resources available for adults with mental illness that can help your son. The hospital should be putting aftercare resources in place for him. Whether he takes advantage of it is another question. I'm guessing that if he takes his medications he can live a relatively normal life- work, friendships, etc. The catch-22 with these situations is that people frequently decide they don't need their medications anymore and the cycle starts all over again. As an adult it is up to your son to decide to stay medicated. That being said, if he can start to live an independent life you may be able to build a new relationship with him where you are more of a support system than a caretaker. I think as he becomes confident with living on his own your role can change and you can have a less contentious relationship with him. You will enjoy spending time together occasionally, going out for a meal or having friendly phone chats, and he will know you are there if he has a crisis. I also think with a little distance and time on his own he will be more receptive to you calling and mentioning (not every time you talk, but once in awhile) you hope he's still medication compliant. I know this is a difficult situation. Sending peace to you. [/QUOTE]
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