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<blockquote data-quote="kris" data-source="post: 29743" data-attributes="member: 74"><p><em>hi, stacy. first things first....take some deep breaths. yes, just like the cleansing breaths you learned way back when.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>nope, you're not a bad mom. as a parent we can only do the best we can with-the tools we have at the moment. you have, i'm sure, done exactly that. some things are just out of our control ~~~ much as we hate to admit that.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>i agree with-the others that a complete psychiatric evaluation (neuopsych evaluation) needs to be done on your son. is there any history of depression, bipolar, etc. in your family? it seems likely since you say there is a strong alcohol/drug abuse history. more often than not substance abuse is a result of these types of disorders. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>before you call to make an appointment with-a adolescent psychiatrist (or psychiatrist as we call them) check with-your insurance company to find out who is on their providers list. it will save you time in the long run. also do not be surprised if there is what seems like an endless time before he can be seen. a wait of two or three months is not uncommon. don't panic. take first available appointment & request that you be placed on the cancellation list. then call at least twice a week & ask if they've had a cancellation. yes, it sounds like i'm telling you to be pesty....i am lol. the greasy wheel gets the oil as they say.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>while you await the appointment i strongly suggest you get a Parent Report done: <a href="http://www.conductdisorders.com/community/threads/parent-report-updated.225/" target="_blank">http://www.conductdisorders.com/community/threads/parent-report-updated.225/</a>. this will help you organize not only your thoughts but provide the docs with-a clear chronological list of all the issues. it will help you be organized for the intake process too. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>you might want to discuss with-the life coach the idea of rehab rather than a possible stint in juvie. just a thought. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>you might consider searching his room thoroughly to see what else you find since he's already smoking pot & has abused cold medications. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>try not to be so hard on yourself. it's tough i know because moms are built for guilt where our kids are concerned.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>kris </em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kris, post: 29743, member: 74"] [I]hi, stacy. first things first....take some deep breaths. yes, just like the cleansing breaths you learned way back when. nope, you're not a bad mom. as a parent we can only do the best we can with-the tools we have at the moment. you have, i'm sure, done exactly that. some things are just out of our control ~~~ much as we hate to admit that. i agree with-the others that a complete psychiatric evaluation (neuopsych evaluation) needs to be done on your son. is there any history of depression, bipolar, etc. in your family? it seems likely since you say there is a strong alcohol/drug abuse history. more often than not substance abuse is a result of these types of disorders. before you call to make an appointment with-a adolescent psychiatrist (or psychiatrist as we call them) check with-your insurance company to find out who is on their providers list. it will save you time in the long run. also do not be surprised if there is what seems like an endless time before he can be seen. a wait of two or three months is not uncommon. don't panic. take first available appointment & request that you be placed on the cancellation list. then call at least twice a week & ask if they've had a cancellation. yes, it sounds like i'm telling you to be pesty....i am lol. the greasy wheel gets the oil as they say. while you await the appointment i strongly suggest you get a Parent Report done: [url]http://www.conductdisorders.com/community/threads/parent-report-updated.225/[/url]. this will help you organize not only your thoughts but provide the docs with-a clear chronological list of all the issues. it will help you be organized for the intake process too. you might want to discuss with-the life coach the idea of rehab rather than a possible stint in juvie. just a thought. you might consider searching his room thoroughly to see what else you find since he's already smoking pot & has abused cold medications. try not to be so hard on yourself. it's tough i know because moms are built for guilt where our kids are concerned. kris [/I] [/QUOTE]
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