Oh Laura, I'm so sorry. Much love to you all.
Well, if we followed the recipe...should be cake. A demon-violence-free-zone cake.
Lorne ,'Why We Fight'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
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amyth - Feb 08, 2016 12:43:20 am PST #23216 of 30002
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
Java cat - Feb 08, 2016 12:48:21 am PST #23217 of 30002
Not javachik
Hi, I've been away for weeks, good to get caught up, hello, and hugs around. One reason I wanted to come here was to tell askye that, of all the darned things, blue underpants can trigger an ic flare. Fyi. Toss the indigo if you have them!. coincidence that there's talk here about bladder stuff. I've spent so much time, money, etc. on doctors, pelvic floor physical therapists, procedures, over the last 5, 6 years, please let me share some of my hard won info?
The ic network main page is really good. [link] If you don't test positive for a actual infection, the issue might be intercystital cystitis. I notice they are using bladder wall injury. Interesting. The website has nearly everything. Self help section especially good. PT for pelvic floor, just, sometimes muscles are hyper-, not hypo- toned, can create similar problems.
Anne W. - Feb 08, 2016 2:03:25 am PST #23218 of 30002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Laura, I'm so sorry. Much love to you and your family.
Laura - Feb 08, 2016 2:14:02 am PST #23219 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Thanks all. It is tough, and even worse on DH since he thinks he is supposed to know how to fix things. One day at a time.
Thanks for the info Java cat. So many things can cause issues with the parts!
Tom Scola - Feb 08, 2016 3:13:10 am PST #23220 of 30002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Laura, I’m sorry you’re going through this.
The way you describe it, though, it sounds as if maybe—just maybe—your son is trying to tell you the truth, and the drugs aren’t the real issue? Because it sounds a lot like he might have schizoaffective disorder that he is trying to self-medicate for.
-t - Feb 08, 2016 3:23:58 am PST #23221 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
{{{Laura}}} I'm sorry, it's so hard.
Maria - Feb 08, 2016 5:29:40 am PST #23222 of 30002
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Laura, I'm sorry. I have no sage advice to offer, but I am always willing to listen. You should have my number, but if you don't, please let me know. Much love to you and Brendon, because I know how personally you're taking this. I hope Son #1 will find a way out that leads to long-term stability and a measure of peace.
Zenkitty - Feb 08, 2016 5:36:41 am PST #23223 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Because it sounds a lot like he might have schizoaffective disorder that he is trying to self-medicate for.
I am SO not a doctor, but that's the first thing I thought too, when I read your description, Laura. I know from personal experience that it can be really hard to see the symptoms of mental disorder when a person's using.
EpicTangent - Feb 08, 2016 7:48:02 am PST #23224 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Just a Psych Minor here, but I thought the same thing, Laura. I really hope he can find the help he needs. Much strength to you and all 3 of your fellas as you're working through this.
Sophia Brooks - Feb 08, 2016 8:12:20 am PST #23225 of 30002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Is there anyone you maybe could ask at rehab, Laura? Again, not a professional, but sure sounds like a distinct enough possibility that it should be looked into.