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<blockquote data-quote="Feeling Sad" data-source="post: 677303" data-attributes="member: 19245"><p>Insane, I visit schizophrenia.com. They have a lot of active posters. They have a forum for caregivers. Parents, as well as, people with schizophrenia post and it helps me to hear about their real life experiences. It helps me to both understand what they and their parents are going through. I have found tons of actual cases that are very similar to mine. It does afford me comfort and resolve in my decisions. I also get more insight. I know more about specific issues in dealing with my son's type of mental illness. I am not alone.</p><p></p><p>I bet there are forums for caregivers in other types of mental illness. My son is not an addict. He is a paranoid schizophrenic. Most major types of mental illnesses...bipolar, autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), etc. have their own sites. There are also a lot of caregiver sites out there.</p><p></p><p>This site has helped me immensely. I will continue visiting this site. The comraderie is excellent. We are all in similar, abeit somewhat different, 'boats'. The compassion and support I have found here is immeasurable. </p><p></p><p>The toughlove aspect may change according to your childl's specific mental illness and behaviors. </p><p></p><p>I understand completely what you are saying. You want to hear from other parents that are faced with similar issues. You want to learn some new ideas for dealing with certain behaviors or mental states. You want to hear input from other parents that addresses your adult child's specific needs.</p><p></p><p>Insane, still come back to visit us...you would be missed. But, check into a specific forum, as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Feeling Sad, post: 677303, member: 19245"] Insane, I visit schizophrenia.com. They have a lot of active posters. They have a forum for caregivers. Parents, as well as, people with schizophrenia post and it helps me to hear about their real life experiences. It helps me to both understand what they and their parents are going through. I have found tons of actual cases that are very similar to mine. It does afford me comfort and resolve in my decisions. I also get more insight. I know more about specific issues in dealing with my son's type of mental illness. I am not alone. I bet there are forums for caregivers in other types of mental illness. My son is not an addict. He is a paranoid schizophrenic. Most major types of mental illnesses...bipolar, autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), etc. have their own sites. There are also a lot of caregiver sites out there. This site has helped me immensely. I will continue visiting this site. The comraderie is excellent. We are all in similar, abeit somewhat different, 'boats'. The compassion and support I have found here is immeasurable. The toughlove aspect may change according to your childl's specific mental illness and behaviors. I understand completely what you are saying. You want to hear from other parents that are faced with similar issues. You want to learn some new ideas for dealing with certain behaviors or mental states. You want to hear input from other parents that addresses your adult child's specific needs. Insane, still come back to visit us...you would be missed. But, check into a specific forum, as well. [/QUOTE]
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