Chat-A-Thon Thread

[Lynn49]

love that quote...my 3 don't understand why I'm not upset when they tell me they hate me.. I tell them it means I'm doing a good job as a parent..

Ain't that the truth?!! It still did hurt me to the core, but I also knew I was doing the right thing.....

[Abby5]

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!!!!!

Thanks so much
I have my ENT app't 8am tomorrow morning...so fast. So I will need to take the day off.

[Abby5]

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.

So sad for you Holly. I hope she gets it together this time.
No one else in my family will get on board with me so it is super hard to deal with

[cabmonk]

But I know what's for dessert lol.

[VeeVee]

Cab the food you eat gives me heart burn just looking at the pictures haha

[danger_dan]

But I know what's for dessert lol.

Is that a Smore Sundae!?

[cabmonk]

Smore pizza,lol..

[cabmonk]

I'm leaning towards the buffalo chicken sandwich (and I'll go healthy and have salad instead of fries) ha.

[cabmonk]

Ok off to finish laundry and get ready to go.

[LovelyLaeticia]

Good Morning!

Addiction is hard to deal with, one of my brother-in-laws has a problem... It's especially tough when everybody isn't on the same page.

My favorite Boston Pizza food is the perogi pizza... yum!

Sick again today after feeling better for most the week... fever, headache, tired, sore tummy, the works. Powering through it, we have my DH's company Christmas party tonight!

[Abby5]

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

Thanks so much Nat
my son will be 20yrs old in January
He started a college program in September but by November he was starting into the gaming again We talked to him and it died done for awhile. But the last few days have been totally out of control
He has been in 1 a week concilling but at age 18 he refused to go back
We cut off his Internet totally but he still gets on
He is a smart guy and addicted so he will do anything to have what he wants.

[Abby5]

I need soup today

[MrsSunshine]

\__/ nice bowl of some hot chicken soup for you abby. feel better hun.


finally got my errands done minus one thing. which im going to get hubby to help me get. its really cool and windy here. not liking it.. only means snow is around the corner.

[bargain_hunter_lola]

Taking a break from wrapping.

Tried to set up DS's little tykes basketball net but I can't get the stupid netting on. DUH! Just call DH and he's on his way home so I'll let him do it. lol. He already has a Doll Crib to set up. As soon as I opened the box and saw screws I put it aside for him. hahaha. Tools are NOT my thing. Wont even try. hahaha

[bargain_hunter_lola]

I remember the year DD got a Cozy Coupe car. I insisted DH put it together the night before and he argued with me. I kept saying it's no fun to get a toy and not be able to use it! He said he could be it together in 10 minutes...

2 hours later it was finally put together! When did they start making kids toys so hard to put together! lol.