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  1. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    Thanks for sharing, Kalahou. Wow. There does seem to be some similarities in our sons. It sounds like you've been through the wringer or worse. Sounds like you're dealing well right now accepting how things are. Hard stuff. While he was growing up, my son and I were very close. We seemed to...
  2. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    Appreciate all the support and advice from everyone. Seems like it can be a very tumultuous process. I'll update you on what happens here. Thanks again!
  3. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    Dear HMBgal -- thanks for sharing your story. So sorry for what you are dealing with and having to care for her children too makes it even harder, I imagine. I'm in awe of the strength that the people in this community have. It's truly inspiring. I appreciate your support so much!
  4. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    Thanks for sharing this, Tired mama. It's a great story and gives me more to thing about.
  5. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    That's what we're wrestling with. Sometimes, he just seems to be tormented by demons and then sometimes he seems fine. He helps with things around the house, cares for our dog, fixes our computers and car, but then he goes and steals money and the drugs. I feel he's in pain, mentally, but he...
  6. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    Thanks, Sam3. What we've found frustrating is that he was able to work full time for almost 7 years and then, BAM, he wasn't able to deal with something, the boss or some kind of job-related stress, and he just quit. It was sad because he was working at the same university where I worked and I...
  7. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    I will do that, Copabanana. Stealing the prescription drugs and money has really pushed me over the edge. Thank you for your kind words of support.
  8. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    Thanks for the recommendations!
  9. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    PS - how do you get the summary information about you and your family (the bio info) to appear below your comments?
  10. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    Hello everyone. I am so glad I found this community. Thank you so much for your very helpful replies! They are comforting and confirm much of what I've been feeling. I'm sorry for what many of you have had to go through. It seems that none of my close friends have dealt with mentally ill...
  11. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    Thanks for your helpful comments and your support, Littleboylost. I did see the information describing enabling and told my husband that's what we've been doing. As you wrote, it's not easy. We've been enabling and ignoring for way too long, I think. Just kept hoping things would turn around...
  12. cynlee

    Need advice: adult son with mental problems ... things getting worse

    I've just joined.Thank you for sharing your stories. Our 35 year old son lives with us. He was always a bit different, but we didn't think he was mentally ill. He was very bright -- in the gifted classes, but left HS at age 16 via the HS proficiency exam. Couldn't handle school. He then worked...
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