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New Member looking for some "words of wisdom" about 18yr son at home still in HS!
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<blockquote data-quote="tiredmommy" data-source="post: 491897" data-attributes="member: 1722"><p>Hi & welcome... I'm so sorry you had to find us. The holidays can be especially difficult for families with challenging or disordered children. My first thought is that, unfortunately, your son is partying a lot and that's taken over his life right now. I'm not saying he's addicted (though that is a distinct possibility) but kids with ADHD and mood disorders often turn to drugs and/or alcohol to self-medicate. Has your son ever seen a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist for his ADHD diagnosis? Or was he prescribed medications through the pediatrician or family doctor? </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, there aren't any "easy" solutions once your child is a legal adult. The best you can do is compel them (usually by withholding financial support) to start turning there life around. You aren't alone anymore, though... we have a very active group of fellow parents of young adults on this site that will give you tons of moral support and guidance as you continue on this journey. To that end, I'm going to move this thread to our Parent Emeritus forum so those members will more quickly find you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tiredmommy, post: 491897, member: 1722"] Hi & welcome... I'm so sorry you had to find us. The holidays can be especially difficult for families with challenging or disordered children. My first thought is that, unfortunately, your son is partying a lot and that's taken over his life right now. I'm not saying he's addicted (though that is a distinct possibility) but kids with ADHD and mood disorders often turn to drugs and/or alcohol to self-medicate. Has your son ever seen a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist for his ADHD diagnosis? Or was he prescribed medications through the pediatrician or family doctor? Unfortunately, there aren't any "easy" solutions once your child is a legal adult. The best you can do is compel them (usually by withholding financial support) to start turning there life around. You aren't alone anymore, though... we have a very active group of fellow parents of young adults on this site that will give you tons of moral support and guidance as you continue on this journey. To that end, I'm going to move this thread to our Parent Emeritus forum so those members will more quickly find you. [/QUOTE]
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