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@Tinker67  I agree with you 17 is way to young even for someone without a mental illness. You cant tell them though can you. What do you think you will study at uni?

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@greenpea thanks for the support.  I think I'd feel a bit more confident if our boy had some skills in place, such as understanding his financial responsibilities.  Then I think aobut myself and what I was like when I had to relocate to the city at 17 1/2 to study - I was hopeless with money but soon learnt the hard way.  Maybe he will be the same.  My main concern is that he maintains his medication/keeps up his medical appointments as I support him with organising them at the moment.  

 

I am part way through a Master of Social Work.  I started it in 2018 - took 2019 off for my own surgery then ended up looking after my husband when he had a sudden brain hemmorhage that year.  He miraculously survived and recovered.  I moved to a different Uni in 2020 to continue study, then took leave when I started working full time last July.  So I think I'll either scale back or quit my job early next year to try knock over the degree in 2 years.  Studying one subject a semester will take me 8 years an I just don't have the time to wait to get it finished.  I want to start using the qualification asap.  

 

I hope you are feeling a bit better today @greenpea , it sounds like you didn't get much sleep, and you're really concerned about how today is going to go.  Thinking of you and your S2.  

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we've had a similar journey @greenpea , our son's mental ill health revealed itself at 8yo, but there was a slow decline from 14yo onwards which fully showed itself during lockdown 1 in April 2020.  Getting a diagnosis and treatment during a pandemic has been so difficult.  It sounds like you're an amazing mum, holding things together while assertively seeking support and help for your S2. 

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@Tinker67 @cloudcore @Appleblossom @Anastasia @Shaz51 @outlander  well after 2 hours sleep and shakey hands.  son2 did quite well.  He lost it a couple of times but all in all it went quite well. I am so tired. bed. Love to you all. peaxxxx

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Wonderful news @greenpea thank you for sharing ❣️

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How are you feeling @greenpea after today?

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1) 1. not coping well

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@Anastasia  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbUcO3J3UYE&list=RDGMEM_v2KDBP3d4f8uT-ilrs8fQ&index=39

I feel exhausted and worried about son2. Did you hear about the 80 year old mother who hurt her mentally disabled son and tried to hurt herself with him? Terrible but I can understand carers reaching this point without the proper help. Dont get me wrong I am not considering anything like that but carers are forgotten ......

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No I didn't @greenpea 

Help is the difference Pea. It's a tough gig. 

Keep reaching out, we are all in this together pea. Im sorry you're exhausted and worried but I am not surprised. I pray for the outcome needed after today. Always here for you GP x

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