Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on August 4, 2007, at 8:15:10
In reply to SO - now it's 'no' to rehab......... : - (, posted by Kath on August 1, 2007, at 20:32:45
Hi Kath..
(Waving to you across the cyber-sea...or lake actually...because I don't think you live too far away from me.) Well...damn it just SUCKS....urrgghh..I know. Obvious thing to say. Have you by any chance gotten in touch with the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health in Toronto? (They are on Queen St., I believe.) I think that would be an excellent place for support for both you and your Son. They have 100's of support groups, and some of the best clinicians and researchers in the world regarding psych and addictions dual-diagnosis conditions.
You know...I've gotten to the point where I can only take things in tiny bits of stride. Like, maybe not looking beyond what I have to deal with for the next 2 hours. No, you can't always operate like this...you gotta be responsible for future obligations and concerns. But, I've created this little window of 2 hours, and I force myself to only think of what I am doing at the time. It could be anything..(for me it's things like playing drums or guitar...)..and something you can relate to...which is building and monitoring camp fires. That ALWAYS strikes me with what I guess is in our genetic history, when we where cave-people and awed by fire. Maybe take a shot at that?
There are *some* little tricks you can do to help deal with this, but I know...it doesn't take the 'ouchy' out of it all..heh. But do mental 'First Aid'...never mind the triage and the doctors. I hope you feel better son. Best, Jay :)
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