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Ds overdose

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Wintersun22 · 14/10/2022 07:01

Ds took an over dose last night. Ambulance took 2 hours to arrive. He had spoken to CAMHS a couple days before over video call. It was the first time they had spoken to him after fighting to see them for so long. So I guess that could have triggered it. Mental health team are going to tall to him this morning. I really hope they now help

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SallyWD · 14/10/2022 07:17

I'm so sorry OP. You must be beside yourself. I hope your DS gets the support he needs now.

MrsPerfect12 · 14/10/2022 07:18

I don't have the words but I hope he now gets the support. Big ((((hugs)))) for you too. '

mommybear1 · 14/10/2022 07:22

So sorry OP I hope you all get the support you need going forward

Newpuppymummy · 14/10/2022 07:28

I’m so sorry o. I’ve been in this situation with dd and while the crises team visited the next day there was little practical help they could offer.

in our situation i got dd to see a private counsellor, we are not rich but I felt it was the only immediate help I could get. I also took her to GP and she’s now on anti depressants. She’s 17. How old is your son.

i would also advise you find a good friend who you can talk honestly about your feelings with, it’s absolutely terrifying and the last thing you need to do is bottle it up.

sending a huge hug. I understand how awful it feels.

OnTheBrinkOfChange · 14/10/2022 07:33

That must've been absolutely terrifying. I hope he makes a good recovery and gets some help.

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Wintersun22 · 14/10/2022 08:11

Newpuppymummy · 14/10/2022 07:28

I’m so sorry o. I’ve been in this situation with dd and while the crises team visited the next day there was little practical help they could offer.

i would also advise you find a good friend who you can talk honestly about your feelings with, it’s absolutely terrifying and the last thing you need to do is bottle it up.

sending a huge hug. I understand how awful it feels.

I think he done this as a cry out for help no one has been listening we have been trying very hard. So if they are going to do nothing it could happen again. I pray it does not

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Pinkglittery · 14/10/2022 08:42

My DS also took an overdose, maybe 2 1/2 years ago now. He was 13/14. I know how you feel. It seemed to totally shock him and we didn't get to that point again, he did self harm after that but it was minor cuts. I'm so sorry you're going through this. CAHMS were useless and discharged him rapidly after not doing much.
What issues is your DS having? Mine is gay and has got caught up in all the gender identity stuff on the internet. We have been on a bit of a rollercoaster since, but he is in a really good space at the moment and has made a small but firm group of friends and is much happier.
I hope that you can get some help for your son and that things improve. Sending hugs.

Tdcp · 14/10/2022 08:47

I'm sorry this has happened, my niece who is 15 overdosed a couple of weeks ago, the only reason she survived is because she took a mix of tablets instead of one type. She may have damaged her liver though as she took a lot of paracetamol.

I have no advice really but just know you're not alone x

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Wintersun22 · 14/10/2022 10:06

Thank you for the kind replies. I'm sorry some people have Been through the same thing. He's waiting for the mental health team to speak to him. CAMHS are also going to call me this morning. I'm not sure if that's a follow on from the assessment he had a couple of days ago or if its been triggered from the hospital.

My adult daughter is with him at the moment.

I did feel a little angry with the paramedic as she told him because he was of sound mind he could choose weather he went to hospital or not. Thank god he actually went . I was so scared he was going to refuse to go. He did go though . And hospital have since told him if he tries to leave they will section him.

Hopefully some doors open for help

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Wintersun22 · 14/10/2022 19:08

Ds has to stay on for another night as they were not happy with his blood results . The ball is properly rolling with CAMHS now . We have a couple of appointments coming up.

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