Posted by Kath on January 23, 2007, at 19:20:23
In reply to Re: Feeling down; anxious / a bit panicky » Kath, posted by happykat on January 23, 2007, at 17:24:41
> ((((((Kath)))))
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> Deep, deep breaths. Breathe!****thx - it's always good to remember that, right?!!! *****
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> I totally think they should pick up the phone and call the doctor or at least email. I know you've mentioned in previous posts that your sons in the hospital. Is this a new treatment facility he is hoping to go to, or is it also in the same hospital?******It's a new facility. He's in British Columbia, being released from hospital at the end of the week & flying 'home' to Ontario on the 28th
(Sunday). This is a 'concurrent diagnosis program' - mental health issues + substance abuse.
My grown-up daughter researched it; family doctor out here phoned referral. When I spoke with his psychiatrist in hospital in BC & told him of it, he said it is precisely what he'd have chosen for my son. They do Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among other things.*******> How old is your son? I know its really rough on the family when someone is going through something like this. I have gone thru similar only from your son's vantage point perhaps. I felt tremendous guilt for what I put my family thru. I'm sure he feels the same.
*******He's 22. He feels like a bad son & I think he feels badly about all the sh*t that's happened over the years! He's a lovely person; in a lot of pain for years; self-medicating with drugs + likes partying also. It's going to be quite a change for him. He knows his brain can't handle him doing drugs any more. BUT I'm concerned as to the "addict" part convincing him at some point that it'll be OK. Hopefully, he'll be in a program (maybe this one) by then.*****
My mother did the best she could at the time for me but at some point I had to become responsible for myself. It is HIS journey Kath. My mom got me to adulthood and from there on it has been my journey. Both the good and the bad.
*********Thx for the above part. You know, I seem to need to keep being reminded about that!! When he's feeling so badly, etc he seems so much younger. You're right. I have to remember I got him to adulthood & now it's HIS journey. Thx for the reminder.****
> If you are still around, I'm up for chat.
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> Be well. Stay safe.
> Regards,
> happykat****thx for the offer. I signed off shortly after posting that post. I'm going to check if you're here now, by chance. Since you've been through something similar it'd probably be really useful for me th chat with you! I'm going to check right now & see if you're here.
thx so much, Kath
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