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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.

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Checkandcheckagain · 27/05/2022 18:40

Holding you in my heart today.

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Motnight · 27/05/2022 18:44

Thinking of you and your family today, Op x

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medianewbie · 27/05/2022 18:49

Anyway...
I opened this thread to let the OP know that I am thinking of her & all her family today. That's ALL that matters here. Sending love & prayers for you OP x

HermioneWeasley · 27/05/2022 18:53

I can’t imagine the pain you are in. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and peace. Hope your DS pulls through.

AliceAbsolum · 27/05/2022 18:56

Thinking of you and everything you're going through. You clearly did an amazing job with him, this is no ones fault.
Sending love and strength to you and your family.

RadiantFem · 27/05/2022 18:59

Normally just a reader and lurker of MN but have made an account to say that you, your son and your family are very much in my thoughts. I’m so very sorry for what you’re going through. Words seem so inadequate.

ATadConfused · 27/05/2022 19:03

I just wanted to send you & your family all my love. 'Life isn't fair love' (my Dad said to me when I sobbed on him & cried that 'it wasn't fair' after some devastating news. Sadly he has been proven right time after time & once again with your son. It's not fair & your family (DS included!!) don't deserve this. He's loved, he loved you all - hang onto that 💐

Preg19 · 27/05/2022 19:06

So so sorry op, my heart breaks for you, thinking of you and your family ❤️ xx

Narwhalsh · 27/05/2022 19:24

Been thinking of you and your family. You sound a strong and loving unit, I hope you find the strength you need 😘

Christinatherabbit · 27/05/2022 19:42

I've been thinking about you and your family all day, I really don't have the right words but just wanted you to know that. Because of you and your son I have reached out to my own son that I have realised desperately needs more support so I can't thank you enough for helping me see that. My eldest daughter is also doing GCSES at the moment. What a brave brave girl yours must be. Look after each other. I'm so sorry this happened 💐

IsAnybodyListening · 27/05/2022 19:44

Sending you all the love and strength in the world OP xxxxxxx

ImaniMumsnet · 27/05/2022 19:48

Hi everyone,
Just a gentle reminder that our threads do automatically close when they are reach post capacity, and we are getting close. Just thought to flag as this would prevent OP from coming back to post, should they wish to.

@JungleZgok , you and your son are in our thoughts❤

Dahliasrule · 27/05/2022 19:51

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family,

Dahliasrule · 27/05/2022 19:52

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,

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