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Smithlets80 · 26/05/2021 20:35

Posting for traffic as I'm desperate for advice. At 6pm today my DS1 (18) told my DH (his Dad) that he had taken 15 paracetamol tablets an hour earlier. They set off straight to A&E but it was too late for charcoal/stomach pumping so they have to wait 4 hours and then have blood tests. I went in to his room and found a long note which said that he had taken tablets this morning too so I called DH and he has advised them at the hospital.

DS has been having counselling for depression since the beginning of lockdown. He has had lots of issues with his father and things that he has done in the past and doesn't really have much to do with him. I have been getting abusive messages from the father blaming me for everything but I am just ignoring him. I just don't know where to go from here and how to help him.

He was under CAMHS for a little while a few years ago as he was struggling with his emotions and they diagnosed him with ASD but not enough for any help and this was all swept under the carpet by EXH as "his son could not have ASD!" What if he does it again? What do I do now? Please help!

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Merryoldgoat · 26/05/2021 20:51

I’m sorry - I know you’re upset but I can’t quite make out the people involved:

DH - are you married to your son’s dad? Is this the person your son has trouble with? Is that the same as your Ex?

Smithlets80 · 26/05/2021 20:56

No, my DH is my son’s step dad (he calls him dad and we’ve been together since DS was 2). DS has trouble with his birth father. The EXW in my post was my EXH’s fourth wife (now on to number 5) but my son still has a relationship with her and her son. Sorry it’s confusing!

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nocoolnamesleft · 26/05/2021 20:56

He's very likely to be in hospital overnight. If he had a staggered overdose (paracetamol this morning, and then again this evening), then the blood levels become unreliable, so it becomes much more likely that they'll start him on a drip of a drug to prevent liver damage from the paracetamol.

Smithlets80 · 26/05/2021 20:57

Just realised I didn’t even mention EXW in my post! She was at the hospital as DS had messaged her son.

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DysmalRadius · 26/05/2021 21:02

You poor thing. What a terrifying day for you. First off all, you can ignore your ex - block him if he's stressing you out, at least temporarily, because you need to focus on the important things: getting yourselves through this. Hopefully the hospital will signpost some help for you and you can ask if they will Alert your gp for further support. I'm so sorry for your family and I hope that things improve soon.

Cally62 · 26/05/2021 21:04

Hand hold here for you op.

I went through this with my dd when she was 21.

At least your son told his dad and he is at the hospital hopefully receiving treatment.

My dd was put on a drip over night and then discharged next day...

I totally understand the situation that you are in op and if you want to message me then please feel free. I know it seems like and impossible situation...it does get easier. I promise.

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Smithlets80 · 26/05/2021 21:06

Thank you so much @DysmalRadius and @nocoolnamesleft. I just feel like it's my fault and don't know what to do. He has just messaged to say that he will find out if he will be staying in at 10.15pm tonight and he is speaking to the mental health nurse now.
I've hidden all of the medicines and alcohol but i feel so helpless.

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