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Getting a tad stressed...

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pineapplefizz · 11/11/2024 03:10

Looong story short.

I have a 26 year old troubled son, mental health issues, I am a single parent. He's had 3 suicide attempts.

Been in touch with the crisis team and when he speaks to them he lies and says he's fine. He does the same to his GP.

I am dealing with this alone.

His father is not helpful.....
He was amazing until he got together with his now wife.
Since they've been together he's blocked me everywhere, I cannot get hold of him if our son is having a crisis. Like a few weeks ago when my son last attempted and I slept on the floor of the hospital room, his father had no idea about any of it because I couldn't tell him and my son knows his dad isn't interested so he didn't say anything either.

I am so frustrated by it.
I am unwell myself and having watched my step father pass away a month ago, followed by my beautiful dog dying, supporting my mum through her grief and then my son ODing, it's been a horrific month and I am struggling to cope.

I don't know what to do?
My son's dad won't even talk to me...
I am completely alone and I feel so guilty I can't help my son get out of this darkness...

OP posts:
username7891 · 11/11/2024 03:27

I'm sorry about the loss of your step dad OP💐

It sounds like you're going through a very tough time. You might find the mental health charity Rethink helpful, they have a good mental health helpline.

Young Minds have some information here on how to help someone suicidal. There are resources at the end of the page.

Papyrus have a helpline for young people and those concerned about them.

You might find the Samaritans useful to chat to if you need to talk.

CALM have a good website with lots of information. They have a helpline and a web chat for anyone suicidal or anyone worried about someone.

If your son is in crisis, you can contact NHS Direct option 2 and can speak to their mental health team.

No matter how bad things are, we can help.

1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental health problem in their lifetime - we are here to support them when they do.

https://www.rethink.org/

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