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My 19 yr old stopped his depression/adhd medications...
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<blockquote data-quote="pigless in VA" data-source="post: 678430" data-attributes="member: 11832"><p>Hello, LostSoul. I hope one day soon you will find yourself. I'm so sorry your son is spiraling downward. I know how that feels to watch someone self-destruct. </p><p></p><p>I lived with my husband for at least 5 years before his mental illness took over our lives. He was clinically depressed. One major lesson I learned was that you cannot make another person happy. Our own happiness is our personal responsibility. I also do not believe that having a mental illness gives you the right to bully your loved ones. Your son is bullying you. He uses his mental illness and his grief over the loss of his father to pressure you. Stay strong!</p><p></p><p>Your son is immature. It's time for him to face his own life. When he became violent in your home, he stepped over the line. You deserve to feel safe and have peace in your own home. I know you are very concerned about the suicide risk for your son. Ultimately, it is up to him. You cannot watch over him full-time and keep him from harm. It is totally up to him to use the tools that he has to make his life better. I know that's a terrifying thought. He may succeed; he may not. It is up to him.</p><p></p><p>I think you made a sound choice when you asked him to leave. It is past time for him to be responsible for his own life. I think since he is refusing to talk to you, I would let him be until he is ready to speak to you. I know you would like to connect with him for his birthday tomorrow. He may not want that. He may still feel angry and think refusing to see you will hurt you. If you cannot see him, have lunch or dinner with a friend tomorrow. Do something enjoyable for yourself. Peace.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigless in VA, post: 678430, member: 11832"] Hello, LostSoul. I hope one day soon you will find yourself. I'm so sorry your son is spiraling downward. I know how that feels to watch someone self-destruct. I lived with my husband for at least 5 years before his mental illness took over our lives. He was clinically depressed. One major lesson I learned was that you cannot make another person happy. Our own happiness is our personal responsibility. I also do not believe that having a mental illness gives you the right to bully your loved ones. Your son is bullying you. He uses his mental illness and his grief over the loss of his father to pressure you. Stay strong! Your son is immature. It's time for him to face his own life. When he became violent in your home, he stepped over the line. You deserve to feel safe and have peace in your own home. I know you are very concerned about the suicide risk for your son. Ultimately, it is up to him. You cannot watch over him full-time and keep him from harm. It is totally up to him to use the tools that he has to make his life better. I know that's a terrifying thought. He may succeed; he may not. It is up to him. I think you made a sound choice when you asked him to leave. It is past time for him to be responsible for his own life. I think since he is refusing to talk to you, I would let him be until he is ready to speak to you. I know you would like to connect with him for his birthday tomorrow. He may not want that. He may still feel angry and think refusing to see you will hurt you. If you cannot see him, have lunch or dinner with a friend tomorrow. Do something enjoyable for yourself. Peace. [/QUOTE]
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