My son has mental problems, (not sure what he was diagnosed with). He had quit taking his meds, but was very quiet and didn't want to associate with people much, including me. About May 4, we had a flooding situation in our city, I guess during that night he called the police about 11 times telling them they needed to come check on me. He called me about 5:30 that morning, insisting that someone was breaking into my house. He left his house and just drove around. For a while he was sure there was a bulldozer in our front yard and then in our house. Now he comes over every day, doesn't really want to talk, just wants to sit. He also wants my husband and I to move in with him and his girlfriend. (this isn't an option as she and I love each other, but long term can't get along). I love him dearly and want to help him, but sometimes it gets a bit much for me to have him over so much. I would NEVER tell him he can't come over. How can I encourage him to get help? I love Him.
2007-06-17 04:09:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It sounds like your son needs to get back on his meds or different meds if the original meds were not working. Often times people who need meds and go off them are very hard to reason with. He needs to be convinced that he needs his meds. I think that might be a first step. Maybe his perception of reality will improve if he goes back on his meds. Sounds like you are a very caring parent, try to set some limits about what you will do for him and what you will not do. He needs to start helping himself, you can only support he has to take some postive action. Easy to say harder to do. Good luck, don't give up!!
2007-06-17 04:29:08 · answer #1 · answered by Raul21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him exactly that..... you love him dearly and want to help. you're concerned about his behavior and if he needs anything just say the word and you'll do it. Do some research about local psychiatrists and see if he's open to that...go with him if he needs you to.
But if he says no, you gotta put up some boundries between the 2 of you as far as when he can come over and when he can't. If you enable by letting him do whatever, he'll never get help and it sounds like he's in pain.
2007-06-17 04:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your son is one of thousands of people suffering from some light degree of schiphrenia. In other word he sometimes have some delusions. he imagine things he think is true and act on it. He need some psychiatrist help to become a totaly normal person, I am afraid that without the proper treatment this condition may grow into something worse. So please try him to get some treatment
2007-06-17 04:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your situation. Short of having him committed, which you can do for up to 72 hours for evaluation, there is not much you can do. Mental illness is tough to deal with. Look in the blue pages of your telephone book and contact your local department of mental health. Someone there can best advise you about options for your son and support for you.
God bless.
2007-06-17 04:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you cannot force people to seek treatment. Talk to a psychiatrist to find out the best way to handle the situation.
Have a family meeting. Everyone together confronting your son with your love and your worries might persuade him to continue treatment.
I hope everything works out for all of you.
2007-06-17 04:15:46 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-27 23:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by geissel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is ADHD and Bi polor and major depression dis order omg sweetie you need to get him in the hospital and get him checked he needs his meds and it is called "tough love " i know how much u love ur son i can feel it but listen ok you need to get him in mental hospital soon !! god bless you take care
2007-06-17 04:28:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he has a mental condition. u are his parents. that is what he needs now more than ever. u need to help him every step.
2007-06-17 04:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by My point exactly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋