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Staying Safe

Staying Safe

Hi just wondering how to negotiate staying safe with an unwell son.
I believe he may be manic he has created a debt, irritable and aggressive. Friends have commented to him that he is hyper and he commented himself on how he feels he is talking a lot. He likes the fact the meds have got him going ....fast but with it is snapping, anger and aggression.
We attended a community health review following his week in hospital in which he presented well and despite my concerns were told to just go see psychiatrist who is currently away, for follow up.
I am scared for my safety. I have had a drink sprayed around my car and me whilst driving. He has deliberately upended food and furniture on the floor, broken items and seems to think his behavior is warranted.
When he us calm he agrees not to be this way but can't do it obviously when out of control.

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Thinking of you @WinterSun, grieving is a natural process and hopefully, you will feel able to do so. How are you feeling today?

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Hi @Former-Member

Thanks for the link. There was some good information there. Started another suicide support group. Nice to be among others who understand.

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Hi @Ali11
I’m okay thanks for asking.
I find the day to day okay and the milestones of marriage kids and moving forward in life the worse as he won’t be doing those and we won’t experience them with him.

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How are you @WinterSun? Hope you've had a good end to the week

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Hi @Ali11

Thanks for asking.Been a bumpy ride to the end of the week. Son has had conflict/break up in his relationship. Brings a lot of anxiety after the lost son.

Pushing on.

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@WinterSun sending gentle thoughts your way.

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Sending love @WinterSun, to you and your son, sorry to hear about his break up! How is he doing? Did you have a good weekend otherwise?

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Hi @Ali11

Had a lovely country drive on the weekend. We are bumping along.

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Hi @WinterSun

Checking in to see how you are going.

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Hi @Former-Member

We are going ok although I’m finding winter has me feeling quite lazy.

The input of the survivors group has still been a major support and somewhere to feel normal.

Although we had issues with mental illness I was blissfully unaware of the existence of such groups and wish I could have remained that way.

Society and social media is not conducive to well being and relationships. Now we have a modern epidemic of mental issues.

Hope you are travelling ok too Darcy.

WinterSun

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