Adolescent mental health unit

Hi @Booey,

Thank you for your courage in reaching out, it sounds like you're going through a tough time there with your son, no doubt very stressful. What support he now needs at this time, the support you need yourself..

Please remember, if things ever feel overwhelming, Lifeline is always there on 13 11 14, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or call 000 if there’s any immediate danger.

I encourage you to keep connecting with your peers on the forum and leaning into the community - you’re not alone in this.

We wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you to the forums.

We hope that you find the forums a great place to connect with other members, share stories and ideas, and find the support and connection you deserve. I just wanted to reassure you that anonymity is very important in the forums for yourself and for all the other contributors. Everyone works together to maintain this standard.

Feel free to Introduce yourself here if you haven’t already, or to the space here Friends, families and carers - SANE Forums

We look forward to seeing you around on the forums!

liminalzest

Hi @Booey

We are all so glad you have found this space. It sounds like the 'circuit breaker' was necessary, even if it wasn't the 'cure' you had hoped for. That transition period after discharge is incredibly taxing, and feeling nervous about 'being normal' while staying vigilant is a very common experience for parents.

Focus on the small victories for now - like recognising his personality again. We are here to listen whenever the medication juggling or the 'tricky times' feel like too much. You're doing a vital job!

Hello @Booey @MatchaToad @liminalzest dating dillema

How are you?

I'm an unpaid carer for my ex husband.

I think upon retrospect - he was definitely acting out as a teenager but more importantly

My oldest son at 20-21 was diagnosed with psychosis and popped in a locked ward in Queensland. His 20s was, very tough but at 25, he chose to stop using illegal substances and knuckle down with life. He failed at University a few times going back to tafe and trying youth counselling and became a very popular youth councillor at a high school. He then went to university got two degrees and got on with his life.

He telephones me once or twice a year to tell mne how much I destroyed his life.

I usually Tell him my object in life I s to financially set myself up so I not a burden on him or youngest brother as I get older.

It's isolating

It's tough.

You can I think get a bit paranoid. I see families having dinner together.

@Booey

Hi there, just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking of you and your son and hope he’s doing ok. We’ve had some really tough years with our beautiful daughter who is 19 and has struggled with mental health and suicide. As a parent the despair and feeling helpless is gut wrenching, wanting answers and being able to stop their pain- oh if only we could stop their pain.
Not everyone’s journey is the same, and I hope your son finds the best supports to help him. Wherever you are, you are in a community here where others can relate to what you are going through - you’re heard and not alone. With much love ❤️

Hi @Booey ,

Seeing you love and care as you support your young man.

It's not easy at all. I really hope he gets the support he needs.

Go gentle with yourself.

We look forward to hearing how he's going.