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Ariagni

Member since
December 2021

10 posts

Posted Thu May 26, 2022 6:03pmReport post

Im trying to be supportive to my son, he has pleaded guilty at court this week, we are now waiting for crown court date as he is on probation for previous S offences, he is angry, they told me to remove his current phone off him, he shouldnt access his x box or PlayStation, he has mental health issues following him being assaulted as a teenager. Im trying to find out if he maybe allowed to use one gamestation, he threatens to harm himself / suicide, as this is all he has, he has one friend he talks to and they game together. He can have a phone for calls only no camera, so his dad is looking at these.He has been told by probation they will get a pyschology assessment, im just feeling like im struggling, he is an adult and needs to be responsiblefor his actions. My Gp has started me on antidepressants. Just feeling why again ??

Daffodil

Member since
March 2022

965 posts

Posted Thu May 26, 2022 8:07pmReport post

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Polly Pocket

Member since
May 2022

440 posts

Posted Thu May 26, 2022 9:14pmReport post

Hey there,

This journey as a Mum is a battle.. we cant leave them or walk away, we feel responsible for them and we love them unconditionally.

If you ring the help line they might have some advice for navigating all this - his conditions sounds comprehensive but this could be because he has previous. Maybe seek legal advice about the gaming and get some clarification.

Lots of love x

Ariagni

Member since
December 2021

10 posts

Posted Thu May 26, 2022 9:17pmReport post

Hi

Police advised not to use anything and check with solicitors,asking me to remove devices, he is getting support from mental health nurse in Gp a phonecall weekly at the minute, Im going to contact our work counselling as I'm a nurse working full time. My son looks lost and exhausted, he says he hears voices, we have had this issue before, he struggles to accept help.

Thanks for your support x

Daffodil

Member since
March 2022

965 posts

Posted Thu May 26, 2022 9:58pmReport post

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