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Need A Hand Hold - DS18 in ICU **Trigger warning**

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JungleZgok · 26/05/2022 05:44

Just over 18 years ago, when I was in early labour with my wonderful DS I posted on Mumsnet until I went to the hospital (have name changed since then but was a regular poster). I had lots of encouraging posts from lovely mumsnetters and it was so helpful.

Now my DS is in ICU in a critical condition. I have been up nearly all night. My heart is breaking and I have never known grief like this. DS has been suffering from anxiety and depression and has been on meds over the last 7 weeks and having therapy and visits from the Adult Mental Health service but yesterday evening he decided he couldn't face it anymore.

He is such a sweet boy who always thinks of others. We have a great family and he has been talking to his older and younger sister. He has been talking to both me and DH and we have done everything we can to help him and keep him safe. But it hasn't worked.

I want to understand why this has happened and answers and reassurance that he is going to pull through but it is not looking that good. I can't cope. I feel like a shell and have never cried so much or been sick and to the toilet so much. I can't sleep.

Please be kind. I am not feeling that strong at the moment.

OP posts:
Sexnotgender · 26/05/2022 18:28

I’m so sorry, I can’t imagine how you’re feeling.

I too have an 18 yo with depression and I dread the knock at the door to tell me something has happened to her.

my heart goes out to you.

Topseyt123 · 26/05/2022 18:28

Oh no! I am very sad to read your last update. I will be thinking of you.

Rubysmama77 · 26/05/2022 18:31

My heart broke for you reading your posts 💔 I'm so very sorry your going through this. My 19 year old son is currently going through some mental health problems, completely out of the blue and unexpected, what you are now going through is every parents worst nightmare 😢 Sending you lots of love at this very difficult time and please don't blame yourself, you sound like an amazing mum ❤️

EarringsandLipstick · 26/05/2022 18:32

OP I'm so sorry.

Just heartbroken for you. This is unimaginable.
💔💔💔

Whooshaagh · 26/05/2022 18:33

So sorry OP.
Heartbreaking for you and your family.

IncognitoAF · 26/05/2022 18:34

My god. I'm so so desperately sorry.

Angrymum22 · 26/05/2022 18:34

So sorry to read your update X

emmaluggs · 26/05/2022 18:36

Keeping you all in my thoughts. You sound like a wonderful mum, sending you strength x

TequilaShot · 26/05/2022 18:37

The news no one wanted to hear: Thinking of you. I am so, so sorry xxxx

YanTanTetheraPetheraPimp · 26/05/2022 18:37

Utterly heartbreaking, I am so, so sorry to read your update.
Thinking of you all 🙏 xx

everylittlehelp5 · 26/05/2022 18:37

I am so sorry to read your update.

niki26 · 26/05/2022 18:38

So very sorry. Thinking of you xx

goingpearshaped · 26/05/2022 18:39

Sending all of my love to you. I so hope for a miracle. I hope you have people around you op, truly.

IrisVersicolor · 26/05/2022 18:39

I am so dreadfully sorry to read your update. There are no words that can do justice to such a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to you and your family. 🌺

Anndie · 26/05/2022 18:40

So, so sorry 💔

SRS29 · 26/05/2022 18:41

OP I am so so so sorry...my heart is breaking for you xxx

Bordesleyhills · 26/05/2022 18:44

So sorry to hear your update

Frazzledmummy123 · 26/05/2022 18:45

I am so sorry ❤! Sending lots of virtual hugs. I am thinking of you and your family ❤

Windmill47 · 26/05/2022 18:45

I’m so sorry to read your update 💔 Sending you and your family love 🤍

Frazzledmummy123 · 26/05/2022 18:45

I am so sorry ❤! Sending lots of virtual hugs. I am thinking of you and your family ❤

Windmill47 · 26/05/2022 18:45

I’m so sorry to read your update 💔 Sending you and your family love 🤍

pucelleauxblanchesmains · 26/05/2022 18:46

Thinking of you and your son, I'm off to church so I'll light a candle there xx

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 26/05/2022 18:46

I am so, so sorry to hear your latest update. I’m sending you all my love and prayers. Thanks

pucelleauxblanchesmains · 26/05/2022 18:46

Thinking of you and your son, I'm off to church so I'll light a candle there xxx

CaveMum · 26/05/2022 18:47

It feels trite to say it but sending you and your family so much love right now.

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