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24-09-2018 12:06 PM
24-09-2018 12:06 PM
Adult son with multiple mental diagnoses refusing treatment
My 30 year old son has suffered with mental illness for many years. He has seen a number of psychologists and taken a number of prescribed medications.. He seems to be getting diagnosed with more and more illnesses and was recently told by his psychologist that he was too complicated for him to treat. He has basically given up hope and refuses to seek further treatment because nothing has helped him long term in the past. I'm worried he will commit suicide before he accepts help. I feel helpless and I must admit I 'm angry because he's giving up. What do I do?
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24-09-2018 02:32 PM
24-09-2018 02:32 PM
Re: Adult son with multiple mental diagnoses refusing treatment
It sounds as though he needs a psychiatrist, will he see one?
I have had a psychologist refuse to treat me and referred me to a more skilled psychologist.
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24-09-2018 02:39 PM
24-09-2018 02:39 PM
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24-09-2018 03:41 PM
24-09-2018 03:41 PM
Re: Adult son with multiple mental diagnoses refusing treatment
Well I guess you can only be there for him. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Do you feel supported yourself?
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24-09-2018 04:30 PM
24-09-2018 04:30 PM
Re: Adult son with multiple mental diagnoses refusing treatment
No I don't feel supported. I don't know how to help him. I'm thinking of contacting one of the helplines for advice.
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24-09-2018 07:50 PM
24-09-2018 07:50 PM
Re: Adult son with multiple mental diagnoses refusing treatment
That's a good idea, you need some support.