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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 603055" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there. I'm so sorry you have to take this walk, but you aren't alone. We have all been there or are still there. I'm wondering if son also feels safest when he is in the hospital. After all, he gets to eat and has a warm place to sleep and people take care of him. It's a break from reality. I have some mental health issues and spent time in a few psychiatric hospitals and you do get a break from life. </p><p></p><p>Sad to say, prescription medications for mental health problems will not be able to work if he is also using his own recreational drugs so they are not worth much right now. All you can do is pray that he decides to truly quit the drug use. You can't control him or his choices and in my opinion you should not be bullied into having him live with you if it is stressful. These kids are resourceful and usually find places to stay, often with "friends" who also use. When he wants to quit, you will see him pulling away from these people and...I can't explain it. You will know when he is ready to cooperate and do the hard work he will need to do in order to stop using recreational drugs and start working on his mental health issues. You can not force him. It is his trip that he must walk himself. I know how much that hurts and how helpless you feel.</p><p></p><p>I am extremely glad you are seeking help for yourself. I think we all need it. It is a trauma to see our beloved children self-destruct. In the meantime, you can have a full, rich, fun life even while your son is in crisis. You can not control HIM, but you can try to do the things you love with the people who appreciate you and who you enjoy being with and doing things you like to do. We don't have to suffer because they are. Not saying it's easy, but it doesn't help to give up our own lives because our children are refusing to make good choices.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and keep us updated!!! Hugs <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 603055, member: 1550"] Hi there. I'm so sorry you have to take this walk, but you aren't alone. We have all been there or are still there. I'm wondering if son also feels safest when he is in the hospital. After all, he gets to eat and has a warm place to sleep and people take care of him. It's a break from reality. I have some mental health issues and spent time in a few psychiatric hospitals and you do get a break from life. Sad to say, prescription medications for mental health problems will not be able to work if he is also using his own recreational drugs so they are not worth much right now. All you can do is pray that he decides to truly quit the drug use. You can't control him or his choices and in my opinion you should not be bullied into having him live with you if it is stressful. These kids are resourceful and usually find places to stay, often with "friends" who also use. When he wants to quit, you will see him pulling away from these people and...I can't explain it. You will know when he is ready to cooperate and do the hard work he will need to do in order to stop using recreational drugs and start working on his mental health issues. You can not force him. It is his trip that he must walk himself. I know how much that hurts and how helpless you feel. I am extremely glad you are seeking help for yourself. I think we all need it. It is a trauma to see our beloved children self-destruct. In the meantime, you can have a full, rich, fun life even while your son is in crisis. You can not control HIM, but you can try to do the things you love with the people who appreciate you and who you enjoy being with and doing things you like to do. We don't have to suffer because they are. Not saying it's easy, but it doesn't help to give up our own lives because our children are refusing to make good choices. Good luck and keep us updated!!! Hugs :) [/QUOTE]
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