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I hate having to relive all the stressful stuff I have had to go through the past two
weeks. My mentally ill son has had several melt downs and has been verbally abusive. When I become anxious, I can't help it. Things affect me, and I have no control over my reaction (stomach pains mostly) I haven't been sleeping that well and my xanax is starting to not work as well. I follow my therapist's advice, but it still makes me so anxious when things start to go wrong. I don't want to talk to him about it. It makes me feel worse. |
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You are dealing with so much. I think your feelings are completely understandable and I share many of the same thoughts and feelings that you mentioned.
I wish I knew what to say that would help, but sadly I lack sufficient knowledge, experience and insight. Like you, I have had the experience of feeling worse after a meeting with a therapist. I do hope things somehow improve for you. I really admire your strength of character in dealing with so many difficult things. I can only look up to you for that. I wish you only good things, liz. |
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I often feel that the idea of talking about something is different from the actual experience of talking about it.
The situation you describe sounds very stressful. My son also had mental health issues and when he is acting out, I feel numb and overwhelmed. Sometimes I function well and sometimes I just shut down. |
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Maybe therapy would be more helpful if you worked more on practicing calming therapies instead. Sometimes, art therapy helps because it allows the person to sit and create and enjoy something where they are distancing from all the stress they are experiencing. |
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dialysis . He doesn't believe me. I'm at the end of my rope!! |
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Mad Walker
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@liz643
Gosh, I wish I knew what to tell you. I'm not actually a parent but obviously if you're doing your best and you're always trying to advise your son about the best approach - but he doesn't comprehend, then...I really don't know. I just think it's admirable that you're standing by your son, even though it's a very trying task. |
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