When my son’s mental health deteriorated, you helped me support him | The Sun

DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN my son’s mental health issues became impossible to deal with, I turned to you.

He was unemployed and waiting for a mental health assessment. In the meantime, life at home was unbearable.  He’s 21 and I’m 54.

He was prone to violent meltdowns and triggered by the slightest thing. 

I was constantly walking on eggshells, and there were times when I felt like running away.

You told me trying to cope alone wasn’t doing me any good. I needed to offload by talking to someone outside the situation.

You recommended counselling and sent me your support pack about this. You also suggested I should contact family-action.org.uk (0808 802 6666) for professional advice.

And you suggested seeing friends and taking a long weekend away, so I could get respite for a few days.

I followed your advice, and it has really helped. My son is now getting mental health support and beginning to realise the impact of his problems on me. 

His behaviour is improving and he’s looking for a job. Thank you.

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DEIDRE SAYS: I’m so pleased that your home life has become easier. I hope your son finds a job soon.

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