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    Where to go from here

    It has been a while since I posted but feel in need of advice, comfort etc. The past two or three years have been an emotional struggle for me as I try to come to terms with my son's issues and my codependent behavior. I have made strides but it is an ongoing struggle. Anyway, things seemed...
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    So tired of the 1 step forward, 2 steps back

    i have not posted in awhile. Things with my son seemed to be getting a little more on track. He stuck with a stage management job, though it was not really his thing. He is still performing at Chinese Lion Dancing shows and he has a small part in an upcoming show. The stage manager job was...
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    Stuck in a corner

    Here is my dilemma. My 24 year old son who struggles with depression, major anxiety and adhd, hasn't held a job in a year and a half due to his anxiety. He realizes that he needs to get out there but is fearful of doing it. He was on medication for anxiety and depression but stopped it...
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    Losing hope

    Feeling really down and anxious tonight. Son came by to pick up a few things. He is constantly negative about himself and his life. Has been on Viibryd for a few months now but does not seem to be helping his depression. We took him to New Mexico with us over Thanksgiving to see our daughter...
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    Trying so hard to let go.

    My husband, son and I are scheduled to leave today to head to New Mexico to see our daughter. The plans were all set. Pick up son's girlfriend at the airport Thursday morning and head to my daughter's boyfriend's family for Thanksgiving. We are staying at my daughter's while my son and his...
  6. M

    Vocational work services

    Has anybody's adult child used Vocational therapy for jobs? My therapist recommended that our son check into that to find an appropriate fit for a job. My son has been out of work for a year and a half and we recently told him he needs to find a job by January because we are cutting back on...
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    I can't!

    My son'S favorite words. I can't. I can't hold a job. I can't handle a relationship. I can't get anywhere on time. He struggles with anxiety and depression but it has gotten to the point where he tells himself that he cannot do anything. My husband finally got him to go back to his apt. I...
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    Anxious for son and myself

    My son recently started therapy and the testing revealed that most of what he is dealing get with is due to life experiences. Which I do agree with. My son already blames us for messing him up so this is just fuel for him though perhaps therapy can help him. He recently broke up with his...
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    Borderline Personality Disorder

    Pretty sure that my son suffers from Borderline (BPD). He spent an hour verbally abusing me to and from a doctor appointment today. This has been happening more frequently and I seem to be his trigger. A previous therapist thought he had a personality disorder. I cannot take anymore of this but everything I...
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    Should I feel guilty for wanting my depressed adult son to live on his own

    My 23 year old son with bipolar 2, anxiety and ADHD has an apartment which he never wants to stay at. He comes to our home and never wants to leave. Says being in his apartment makes him depressed, he cannot play his music, etc. My husband doesn't push the issue but this frustrates me to no...
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    My adult 23 year old falling apart

    My son at 23 was recently diagnosed with bipolar 2 even though he has had an ADHD and depression diagnoses for years which leads me to this. He has fallen apart. He is angry, especially at me for all of his earlier interventions with medications and therapists and will no longer see them. He self...
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