05-10-2014 06:06 PM
05-10-2014 06:06 PM
Today I met my son for Sunday lunch as usual. He has had chronic paranoid schizophrenia for over 20 years, but takes his meds, lives independently (without the benefit of case management), and mostly does OKish. Today he was very different. He's been on ice. I feel really worried. And I feel really angry. I think today is the start of Mental Health Week. Hmm.
05-10-2014 06:55 PM
05-10-2014 06:55 PM
09-10-2014 08:14 PM
09-10-2014 08:14 PM
Hi Betty,
How are you? Firstly, you must be really proud that your son has seemed to manage so well with chronic paranoid schizophrenia over these years, and without any form of case management!! But I can see why you would be worried, that if he has been using Ice, that this may undo all the good work.
I know something about Ice, and I know that some people it can really mess around with, and others not so much. Although, at the end of the day, it is really a very nasty drug.
I think you should consider contacting Family Drug Support. The link is here. There is a section on their website where they encourage you to make contact with them if you have problems with a family member and drugs.
I hope this information helps.
Hobbit.
18-10-2014 02:53 PM
18-10-2014 02:53 PM
11-11-2014 07:49 PM
11-11-2014 07:49 PM
I do think there is urgency in this matter aswell. Ice is popular and its so very addictive. Popular as in i hear so many people using it now its terrifying. So many negatives. BIG number one # Your son will need to "want to get off use" before there's any change. In my experience with speaking to younger people about why use is a not so good idea or career choice- is shock tactic's. This work for every one of course- and you will know what way to best give your son advice. But i would explain the worst case scenarios and stories to shock the person out of use: its hugelyexpensive, you get stuck in a creepy circle of friends whom will know all your buisness- your pay days-where all your friends and family live. And these people will expect that they will have rights over your money and weekly choices in life. It brings on psychosis, it takes days to come down off.
Please do some of your own research too, im interested in hearing your reply
Regards
Baboo
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