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Posted by rjlockhart98 on June 22, 2005, at 21:07:06
Hello
I have not been back to this board in so long becuase of all this stress that im having to deal with at home, i dont have the energy to get back on.
Well, anyway, i wanted to know if anyone knows, if long term use of amphetamine, can cause amphetamine induced disorders, such as schizophrenia.
Lately i have been at home, plaged, paranoid that im having abstract thoughts. I'll think about something to 'far', like way far. I have been off Adderall 4 weeks. I feel ok.
Anyway, i need someone to talk to about all this becuase my mom will not get me into medical treatment, and i am litterly going insane becuase she igornes it till the 'last minute' when it gets OUT of control, and still complains about that its all in my head.
THnaks
Matt
Posted by rjlockhart98 on June 22, 2005, at 21:07:06
In reply to i am on planet Worry, posted by rjlockhart98 on June 21, 2005, at 19:14:34
Posted by Maxime on June 22, 2005, at 21:07:06
In reply to i am on planet Worry, posted by rjlockhart98 on June 21, 2005, at 19:14:34
Welcome back Matt.
I don't know if you ever saw my post, but I suggested that you get a social worker involved. First, you mom controls your meds ( I don't know if she depenses to you or what).
Second, I think your situation at home would make anyone feel like they are losing it. A social worker can help you find housing so you can get away from your current environment. That's what is making you sick.
I highly suggest calling or going to mental health clinic and getting some help .... you are 18 and you don't need your mom's permission.
You mom needs help, but that is her problem and she has to realise that she has it.
But YOU take care of YOU because no one else will. Find a social worker ASAP.
Maxime
> Hello
>
> I have not been back to this board in so long becuase of all this stress that im having to deal with at home, i dont have the energy to get back on.
>
> Well, anyway, i wanted to know if anyone knows, if long term use of amphetamine, can cause amphetamine induced disorders, such as schizophrenia.
>
> Lately i have been at home, plaged, paranoid that im having abstract thoughts. I'll think about something to 'far', like way far. I have been off Adderall 4 weeks. I feel ok.
>
> Anyway, i need someone to talk to about all this becuase my mom will not get me into medical treatment, and i am litterly going insane becuase she igornes it till the 'last minute' when it gets OUT of control, and still complains about that its all in my head.
>
> THnaks
>
> Matt
Posted by crazyteresa on June 23, 2005, at 20:30:02
In reply to Re: i am on planet Worry » rjlockhart98, posted by Maxime on June 22, 2005, at 0:40:53
> > Anyway, i need someone to talk to about all this becuase my mom will not get me into medical treatment, and i am litterly going insane becuase she igornes it till the 'last minute' when it gets OUT of control, and still complains about that its all in my head.
Hey Matt, I'm so sorry.
Your situation must be a lot like mine was when I was younger, and it sucks big time. Unfortunately, some of us have to grow up pretty quickly, and the time for you is now. You're of age and you know you can't depend on your mother for help. This means YOU have to go get the help. You've already indicated that you need it. Do it right away--first thing in the morning if not tonight.
Since your mom's not willing to be reasonable, move out. Stop feeding her illness! Why would you want to stay there??? One of the BIGGEST improvements in my life came when I moved out of my mother's home. It wasn't easy. I was terrified. I was a single mom, I worked 3 jobs and had a roommate, but it was soooo much more peaceful; it was worth every bit of struggle. Things were even better when I moved 2 1/2 hours away from her. (For me not her. She still lives in her own hell and refuses help.)
I have a good life now. But it never would have been this good had I never taken that first step to freedom.
crazy t
Posted by crazyteresa on June 24, 2005, at 22:57:57
In reply to i am on planet Worry, posted by rjlockhart98 on June 21, 2005, at 19:14:34
Posted by jazzed on June 26, 2005, at 9:38:27
In reply to Re: i am on planet Worry, posted by crazyteresa on June 23, 2005, at 20:30:02
> Since your mom's not willing to be reasonable, move out. Stop feeding her illness! Why would you want to stay there??? Things were even better when I moved 2 1/2 hours away from her. (For me not her. She still lives in her own hell and refuses help.)Hi Matt, I know what teresa is saying does sound terrifying, esp. if you think you can't make it on your own, but if you want to get out from under your mom, you have to start thinking about this at least, and thinking about it seriously so that you build yourself up for action - moving out. Do you have a job? Can you get a job?
Sounds like your mom wants you sick for some strange reason. My mom had a symbiotic relationship with me when I was sick like you are now. She felt needed and empowered by my illness, and didn't really want me to get better, even though she said she did. It is not healthy for either of you, and your mom might never get over it, mine never fully did, but you have to move on. You are so young, you have so much life ahead of you. Don't waste too much more of that by staying with your mom.
Also, teresa talked about moving away. I had been well, happy, married, for 10 years, and my mom still needed me to need her in a not so healthy way. Then my husband got a new job and we moved away. It was SO freeing, and I was never happier. I hope you can get out, and then get away. Start a whole new life w/o your mom, and maybe even don't have any contact with her other than maybe letters for a year or so. Talking on the phone and visits can really set you back. Letters aren't as emotionally charged.
Even email isn't so great because it can be so frequent.How are you now, how are things going? It's been a few days since you posted. Let us know.
Jazzy
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