07-08-2017 10:43 PM - edited 07-08-2017 10:46 PM
07-08-2017 10:43 PM - edited 07-08-2017 10:46 PM
It seems that he does have a pretty good life. But he can't see it. Getting that promotion is a great thing yet he may feel that he isn't up to the task. Playing football at that level is something only the top sportsmen can hope for and again he has doubts about his ability. He thinks he's a fraud. He doesn't believe in himself. That is very sad and must be awful for you to hear and watch.
I'm sure you are offering him lots of love and support. If he isn't happy, there is something drastically wrong. I would urge him to rethink medication or counselling at the very least.
07-08-2017 10:46 PM
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07-08-2017 10:53 PM
07-08-2017 10:53 PM
He has so many reasons to be happy @lovemyboys. The fact that he isn't is certainly a cause for concern. Was he on meds for long last time? Why did he discontinue?
07-08-2017 10:58 PM
07-08-2017 10:58 PM
I hope that after that outpouring to you, a good cry and a restful sleep, things will look brighter in the light of day. Keep those lines of communication open but try not to act too anxious around him. To have someone that he can talk freely about the things that stress him is therapy in itself.
Go gently @lovemyboys. You do love your boys and girl. Don't forget to love yourself as well.
07-08-2017 11:10 PM
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08-08-2017 06:05 AM
08-08-2017 06:05 AM
Thinking of you @lovemyboys and hope that you and your son got some much needed restorative sleep. Also hoping that today is a better one for you both. I can understand that your son's state of mind yesterday came as a bit of a shock and may well have triggered all sorts of feelings of helplessness and regret in you.
Keep him close and let him know that he is a wonderful person and that he has your full support, that you care deeply for him and want him to be happy. And very importantly, take care of yourself as well.
08-08-2017 10:16 AM
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08-08-2017 10:57 AM
08-08-2017 10:57 AM
Hope things are better today.
08-08-2017 11:26 AM
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08-08-2017 11:42 AM
08-08-2017 11:42 AM
Probably best to give him a bit of space @lovemyboys. If he's anything like my son when it comes to responding to messages, he'll get back to you in a couple of days 😩
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