At a complete loss. at the point of going no contact with son

Hmmm tough question with many complications. I am a retired nurse. I feel that if you talk to your son and tell him that you would like to join him on his next office visit. So you and he could give information together. It makes sense to me, and both could hear the doctor's opinion. It might be a good idea. Good luck to you both.

Sometimes let go and let God handle it is the best answer. Especially when substance abuse is involved. It will negate any mental illness medication that they prescribe without absolute abstinence.

I am so very sorry to read about your situation. I highly recommend NAMI, and although it doesn't align with your work schedule, some chapters may have zoom meetings. The chapter in Greenville SC, I believe, has Monday night zoom meetings for those who cannot attend in person, and family members would call is from other areas of the country. And if that one doesn't work, check with NAMI in Washington DC (headquarters) to see if they can recommend a local chapter for you. Dr. Amidor has written a great book: "I'm Not Sick I Don't Need Help". Please look into that as well. All the best wishes to you.

I am facing a similar situation with my son, 19 & I like the suggestion of asking to go with him to the doctor/therapist. And I have the book, "I am not sick, I don't need help." It is pretty good.

It sounds as if he might have bipolar 1. Our 32 yr old son was diagnosed 10 years ago and it has been a roller coaster but not in a fun way. He has been in and out of mental health facilities several times over the years and he currently has been in this last one for 6 weeks since his manic episode, (which was horrible) and the Invega shots they gave him, that usually works, is not working this time. He no longer drinks or smokes pot, like he did in college. We are at the end of our rope and don’t know what to do. So, my prayers are with you, i understand exactly how you feel. I was furious with the worth that this keeps happening, but now I’m a zombie these days. I just wish my prayers would be answered and he could a normal life. Good luck

thank you for posting, here is a long shot. by the way welcome to the group. I'm Randy. some years back i cant tell you how many but i had a chiropractor do a hair test to see what vitamins i was missing because of my finger nails and how they were forming. some reason he mentioned where they went into a mental institute and did the testing for vitamins. one gentleman was released after 32 years a prisoner of sorts , given the minerals he was missing and released back to the population. the person he should have been. all because he was missing key vitamins needed to function daily. my case i was totally lacking 4 groups, that had some measure of how i processed certain things, this simple test changed my life for years. mine was not drastic, mostly superficial but some key vitamins mixed together missing can wreck havoc in the brain. doesn't hurt to check. hope this helps Later years my daughter helped me out when i had symptoms of a rash and skin problems, i was tested and again my body had quit making histamine which cost me two surgeries i didn't need to had in the first place. just timing thing and being two thousand Milles apart.

You should call the cops on him if he’s that dangerous.

Wow, that is so good to hear this helped you
& others. Imagine the wonderment that one guy must have felt after so many years suffering? Incredible. Sorry you had 2 surgeries you could of skipped had all your levels been in sync. Congrats & thx for reminding folks about these types of non invasive important & relevant tests. All the best to you.l@randallshields56

thank you and have a very blessed day; truly a blessed day

Sometimes the bottom must be hit with dysfunctional toxic behavior for any change to occur. All we really control is our actions and reactions. NO works.