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15-02-2024 12:25 PM
15-02-2024 12:25 PM
My Son
Hi, my first time. Not sure why, but guess I need some feedback. Have a son with many mental health issues and with all the help I am trying to get him, he isn't interested in helping himself. He gets up at 3pm and goes to sleep at 3am, which doesnt help the situation. Any suggestions as how to get him to help himself.
Thankyou
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15-02-2024 12:30 PM
15-02-2024 12:30 PM
Re: My Son
Hey @DI68 Welcome to the forums. I hope you find this to be a supportive community. It's tough watching loved ones go through difficult times and feeling helpless. How old is your Son?
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15-02-2024 08:50 PM
15-02-2024 08:50 PM
Re: My Son
Hi @DI68 and welcome to the forum. I’m sorry your son is unwell. If it’s any consolation I have a grandson keeping similar hours.
I have no easy answers but I’m here and willing to offer support.
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16-02-2024 10:50 AM
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16-02-2024 03:10 PM
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Re: My Son
My son is 31 but also has an intellectual impairment, so mentally he is only about 19 or 20, which also makes things difficult.
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16-02-2024 03:12 PM
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18-02-2024 12:59 PM
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Re: My Son
Caring can be complicated @DI68
@Hearing your pain as a mum.
As one of the posters said. It is far from perfect this world. It is harder for some to find a decent path than others. The flipped sleeping hours… is not that unusual these days. Sadly I see tek as contributing. Not everything is as glossy as it appears.
My best advice…. Is keep to the importance of self respect… for both of you. Essential: Keep your own self care going. Encourage help from him in the home even when visiting. All productive acts add to self esteem.
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18-02-2024 01:14 PM
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23-02-2024 02:46 AM
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Re: My Son
Do you think there might be a reason why he sleeps and wakes at those weird times and doesn't want to 'help himself'? What does he know is out there?
If you think he can help himself, how come you are helping him so much?
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30-04-2024 11:16 PM
30-04-2024 11:16 PM
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Am sorry to hear that. My son is 15 & not well, he has OCD, & also has very little interest in anything.
it’s a huge struggle. Is your grandson getting some professional help?
Best of luck.