My as went into the hospital today...
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My as went into the hospital today...
Well, I knew from our conversation last night that he was in a bad place mentally, but I didn't expect him to call me from an area hospital psychiatric unit tonight.
I'm relieved really.
He called last night and freaked out on me because I asked why he won't consider counseling. He wants a doctor to give him medication without counseling.
He suffers from anxiety and panic. Which I think is why he started self medicating to begin with.
He said that after we argued last night, he got off the phone and felt like cutting off his own head. He went to bed around 11 and didn't crawl out of it until noon today.
He said he hasn't felt "right" lately and that's why he hasn't been working.
Rather than go to a doctor and attend counseling, he went to the er.
Says he has no money for doctors/counseling and that if he goes to the er, they may help him with gettting medical assistance.
Says they told him that he would not receive meds tonight, will be evaluated tomorrow and may be there for a few days. He agreed.
When he called, there was no apology for last nights outburst. Doesn't matter.
I'm just glad he's seeking help. I did ask him if he told them that he was an addict. He got loud and said, "I told them that I use to use, but that I haven't in 2 years".
I asked what about the pot and alcohol. Then I said forget it. I'm glad your there and if you need me call when I get off work tomorrow at 5:30.
I hope you feel better and I love you.
He's taking matters into his own hands. I think I'll back off.
Repeating the serenity prayer and the 3 c's.
Thanks for listening.
Love to all,
Linda
Wow! 2 threads in 1 day.
Thank God for soberrecovery.
I'm relieved really.
He called last night and freaked out on me because I asked why he won't consider counseling. He wants a doctor to give him medication without counseling.
He suffers from anxiety and panic. Which I think is why he started self medicating to begin with.
He said that after we argued last night, he got off the phone and felt like cutting off his own head. He went to bed around 11 and didn't crawl out of it until noon today.
He said he hasn't felt "right" lately and that's why he hasn't been working.
Rather than go to a doctor and attend counseling, he went to the er.
Says he has no money for doctors/counseling and that if he goes to the er, they may help him with gettting medical assistance.
Says they told him that he would not receive meds tonight, will be evaluated tomorrow and may be there for a few days. He agreed.
When he called, there was no apology for last nights outburst. Doesn't matter.
I'm just glad he's seeking help. I did ask him if he told them that he was an addict. He got loud and said, "I told them that I use to use, but that I haven't in 2 years".
I asked what about the pot and alcohol. Then I said forget it. I'm glad your there and if you need me call when I get off work tomorrow at 5:30.
I hope you feel better and I love you.
He's taking matters into his own hands. I think I'll back off.
Repeating the serenity prayer and the 3 c's.
Thanks for listening.
Love to all,
Linda
Wow! 2 threads in 1 day.
Thank God for soberrecovery.
Last edited by bookmiser; 09-12-2007 at 07:12 PM.
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Linda, You're right...he's right where he needs to be...Earlier you said you were back to Step 1...One of my favorite reminders is that the first three steps are "I can't; He can and I'm going to let Him." I see in your post what I've seen in my experiences...once I surrender all over again, HP takes the wheel.
Hugs..Relax and sleep well tonight, my friend...Your son is safe.
Prayers for your son too.
Hugs..Relax and sleep well tonight, my friend...Your son is safe.
Prayers for your son too.
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Linda,
Ya done good! Thank goodness we work on progress, not perfection. I have been known to shut myself down in mid sentence - or mid WORD - when I realize I am starting to get involved in someone else's business.
Thank good ness your son is in a place where he can get some help. Prayers that his HP will put just the right person in his life to share the message.
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Ya done good! Thank goodness we work on progress, not perfection. I have been known to shut myself down in mid sentence - or mid WORD - when I realize I am starting to get involved in someone else's business.
Thank good ness your son is in a place where he can get some help. Prayers that his HP will put just the right person in his life to share the message.
BIG hugs
Cats
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I am happy that your son took some steps to help himself. I will keep him and you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. You are a very strong woman (I've been following your story). Keep up the strength!
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I too am glad he sought some help. It sounds as if you handled things well. I hope and pray this will be a new start for him. Making that first step to get help says a lot, IMHO.
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Terri
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