Chat-A-Thon Thread

[Darth Penguin]

power back yet again..but more importantly...the internet is back..

[Darth Penguin]

Oh I have no money lol, and rarely go out anyway but sometimes go to a movie or something.

I love Tuesday cheap matinees for that alone time..

[cabmonk]

I love Tuesday cheap matinees for that alone time..

When I live back in town(should be moving feb 1st) I will go on wed and thurs since those are my nights off. Will also try to go to the indian buffet and for sushi once and a while.

[Lynn49]

I'm done too, everyone. A free day for us tomorrow (barring our grandson barfing at 1am again and us having to be with him all day....he's a great little guy, but sheesh....things to do here! LOL!)....running a few last errands...dropping cards in the mail to people I didn't send to this year but they did us, so now I have to reciprocate. I shall be swift-footed however, with my new orthopedic inserts! i hope.

G'Night, all!! Sweet dreams!

[Lynn49]

Went to er at 130 just got back now! Tons if tests all negative. No new drugs. But my fever is back Dr. Referred me to ENT but that will take atleast another month She took blood and waiting for growth on it and the swab, so by Friday I should know about those. She has no idea what it is. But did think it was viral now and gave me a sick note for 5 days. Which I will not be using. I have a party for a class tomorrow

How did I miss this?
Good for you, Abby for going in...and having all those tests done. So some things got stroked off the list of possibilities, and if its viral, that's also good to know...that's why those antibiotics aren't helping at all. I hope you receive more results by Friday...and wish you could stay off work, but I know it's like telling that to my own daughter. I just hope that whatever you have isn't able to be passed along to your class by now....
Wishing you best health really soon, Hon!!!!!

[walkonby]

Anyone still here? I just posted a new thread in the news section. parents, try not to freak out at this possibility. Wow!

[Darth Penguin]

tis a hoax

[Abby5]

My ds1 has a big problem. I thought we solved it last year but it is back. He is totally addicted to on line gaming. It is totally ruining and has taken over his life again Last time it got this bad I needed to kick him out and he lived with my parents. He can't sleep, eat, not showering and the mood he is in!! Omg! We coded the Internet so he could not get on it. But he breaks through everything we set up. There is no talking to him when he is like this. It is like an addict--high. He wakes up the whole house yelling at people on the game. (That is why I am awake at this time)
I hate to do it so close to Christmas. But he just can't get it together. He won't go for help. He won't talk to anyone about it. I just don't know how to help him. It does not help that dh ate going through a separation and I am really sick.

[hollyquaiscer]

Abby, I know what your going through. Our youngest has addictions too, and his gaming IS an addiction, make no mistake about that, and he DOES get a high from gaming, no different than my dd with alcohol and drugs. We tried, cried, ranted and raved, but the only thing that worked was to force her to take a look at where she is and what she is doing to herself. We put her through a couple of treatment centers, but she didn't want the help and didn't think she had a problem, so of coarse nothing worked.

The ice finally broke beneathh her feet this October when, after calling her sisters and us and her friends for help, we were all on the same page. She was picked up and dropped off downtown at a homeless shelter (in Calgary) Of coarse, she walked right out the back door, but then what???

No where to go, nobody would help her. She tried to make street frineds (thank god that didn't work), but instead of friends she got robbed, beaten and had to sleep that night in an abandon building. I know that sounds real harsh, and you better believe it I didn't sleep for almost a week. I cried constantly and was terrified.

You need to get together with your family, ALL your family, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends. Everyone needs to be on the same page. You can't help him, he needs to help himself. Once he realizes that he has nowhere to live, maybe. just maybe he will realize and admit he has a problem. Once that hurdle is conquered, he can start to heal and seek help.

Putting blocks won;t work, as you said yourself, he gets through them. It's your home, but, it's not your addiction, it's his. I know it seems harsh, especially being so close to Christmas, but maybe thats a blessing. Perhaps he will realize what he's losing.

Abby, I'm here if you need to talk or if I can help you with any information you may want or need. ALSO...I'm so proud of you girl for going to the ER. I just wish you would stay home. I'm praying that what you have is nor was is contagious. Spreading something so horrible around especially at this time of year is not a good thing. PLUS, you NEED rest girl. I'm sending you my prayers today for health and luck with your ds.

[Natalka]

Abby, glad you went to the ER - with it being viral, that's a whole 'nuther story. Hoping things change for the better soon.

About your son - how old is he? Wondering if he's in school or working...
He's doing it to escape his real world, so there's a lot to deal with there (depression, anxiety, poor social skills are some examples).

He needs therapy - individual (cognitive behavioural therapy), maybe family therapy, and possibly going to a treatment centre.

For now - time to cut your internet off, period - including any access he has like xbox or his phone.
Doesn't matter if it's close to Christmas, doesn't matter about your family situation - time for tough love, mom, especially since this has happened before.

Some info
http://www.olganon.org/?q=node/4230
http://www.olganon.org/?q=node/4231

[sheetsofemptycanvas]

Good morning all!

Abby, I want to give you the biggest hug ever!!!! I don't have any advice on how to help your son but I will keep you and him in my thoughts and prayers

[hollyquaiscer]

Morning sheets, and everyone that as just jumped out of bed. Abby, how are you feeling today?

[danger_dan]

Good morning Holly, Nat, Sheets.

...and Abby too if she's (still) up...
rare appearance by Walker last last night/early this morning...

[MrsSunshine]

well a quick pop in to say good morning.. off early today to get some last minute things. then off with hubby this afternoon to get our hairs done ....baking and finish stockings this afternoon. hoping to sit and rest soon. enjoy your days everyone.

[cabmonk]

Morning..just called my aunt and asked if she wanted to go for lunch like 11.30am. So we are going to boston pizza which I have never actually been to the one here but have in Vancouver.