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Mental Health Support

Tobin S.

(10,420 posts)

5. Calling the psychologist is the right thing to do

Reply to GiveMeFreedom (Original post)

Fri Feb 24, 2012, 07:16 PM

Feb 2012

It sounds like your son needs help from a professional and your friend should be able to tell you what you can do. I'm afraid that since your son is an adult a lot of things are out of your hands now. Just support him if and when he decides to get help.

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Tears for my Son. [View all] GiveMeFreedom Feb 2012 OP

i'll keep your family in my thoughts fizzgig Feb 2012 #1

It's very painful to see our kids struggling with their own pain EFerrari Feb 2012 #2

vibes. applegrove Feb 2012 #3

peace and low stress mdmc Feb 2012 #4

Calling the psychologist is the right thing to do Tobin S. Feb 2012 #5

Update GiveMeFreedom Feb 2012 #6

i am glad he is safe fizzgig Feb 2012 #7

You posted in the right place for sure- so many of us share similar scenarios. BeHereNow Feb 2012 #8

Oh dear, sounds like Borderline PD. Odin2005 Feb 2012 #9