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[quote=Anonymous]You are doing the right thing.  While he is getting treatment the most important thing you can do is self care.  Do not feel guilty.

We have a child in treatment, was recently discharged to a lower level of care and we continue our frailly and parent groups.  What you are experiencing is totally normal and expected.  It will get better.  Do not feel guilty.  Did I say that already?  I will say it 10 more times.

DO you have a significant other?  You need to do your part of the program together and be on the same page.  It can't be just one parent.  All of you need to work the program, this isn't an individual disease, it is a family disease.  This isn't an teenager acting out, he didn't decide, hey I am going to be like this.  Many of the posters on here will believe that until they have to go through this themselves.

Don't feel guilty, go out to dinners, while he is in treatment, take care of yourself.  you can't help someone if you are n to helping yourself.

The first time through a treatment program might not be enough.  Hopefully it is a dual diagnose program.  Talk to people about it, go to support groups, listen to podcasts etc.  you will be surprised how many of us are going through this or have bene there.  Don't feel guilty.

There will be a day when you have your son back, it takes time, it takes a lot of patience.  Don't expect it to be all fine as soon as they are released.  It might be a good idea, and the treatment center will guide you to look at next level care.

Don't feel guilty, you are taking the first step to having your child back.  [/quote]

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