Anybody else up yet?

syberia just wanted to add my sympathy and best wishes to you in this very difficult situation. You say that he has never been in a mental health institution but has he had psychiatric help in the past? You are right when you say that there was no way of reasoning with him and that is why he needs help. Can you talk to your own GP about it? You say this has been going on for years so has he/she known him from a young age?
I can understand that your DH wants to distance himself from the situation and is trying to protect you but I can also see, as a Mum, that that is very hard to do. However, from my own experience, I had on one occasion in a mental health situation, to distance myself from (not desert) one of my daughters so that she could take responsibility, with appropriate help, for herself. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but it was the right decision in the end. Do take care of yourself and know that everyone here is thinking of you.

I just want to thank you all for your support. I am taking time out for myself today.

As far as sons GP is concerned I have no idea who that would be. Son does not live locally and has moved around a lot since he was 19.
He has not had psychiatric help as far as I know.

I think I will leave things be till after Christmas, partly because I don't feel strong enough to deal with any more of his issues right now.

Thanks again for all your support, I feel so lucky to have Gransnet x

Syberia I have no experience but am sending (Hugs) and love. We are always here to listen and support you. xx

Take care Syberia. We are here if you need to sound off, but also to have our discussions and a few laughs x

syberia Please take good care of yourself. You will have ongoing support from you GN friends. I'm sending you a warm cuddle xxx

This early bird is up - but no one to chat to. Good Morning all!

Are many of you resting before your performance with the GN Carol Concert?

Good morning, Butternut! It's a bit nippy here....

I had a sleepless night following day surgery yesterday (pain in the ass!) Stayed in bed until 6.30, did not want to disturb DD who is staying over. I can't wait to be on my own again, but other DD coming later and staying tonight.
I am usually up by 7am at the latest, but normally force myself to ignore the touch pad until I have bathed and done a few jobs.
Wind seems to have died down here In Oxfordshire, but still raining. Had a flurry of snow yesterday but it soon disappeared.

Hope you have a comfortable day, shysal. How good to have your daughters with you even though you want your own space back. They're looking after you, I bet.

Ow. Sounds decidedly uncomfortable. Keep warm.

I am on the computer early because it is GDs Nativity play this morning. The wind has died down, it was dreadful last night.
Good luck to all you songbirds

you are lucky to go to that. My GD is doing her end of term thing in the playground.(rained off last week - the drought is officially OVER in NSW) They have a big dance extravaganza instead of a nativity play and she will be dressed up as a 70s hippy. Her mother did those flares where you put an insert of coloured fabric in the side seam and found her a waistcoat in a second hand shop. She is a good dancer even if i say it myself and I am hoping that someone will put a video on YT like last year.

It is the dress rehearsal, the village school isn't big enough to have all the family in one sitting. Grannies go two days before the parents and get all the crying out of the way.

Sympathy, shysal. Hope it gets more comfortable for you. x

harrigran

Hope you have a more comfortable day today shysal. At least it's behind you now! (sorry)

Hope it feels better soon shysal. Have you got one of these? www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlopillo-Surgical-Cushion-Donut-Pillow/dp/B0039L133A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323853920&sr=8-1

Oooh shysal sounds nasty. Hope you feel more comfortable soon. You and supernana have had a difficult week

harrigran - have a proud day!

Enjoy the performance harri. Wish I'd been there to see GS being Scrooge last week - apparently he was a star, but they would say that - and so would I!

Today, tonight and tomorrow I'll be helping with the Christmas show at the local school so none of my own GCs is involved, but I will enjoy 'standing on the sideline' and seeing the pleasure these enthusiastic youngsters give their families! Tomorrow, will also fit in a visit to GD2's Christmas Fair.

Thanks jingl I have a Dunlopillow donut. A darned sight more comfortable than the Junior Apprentice cushion featured in another thread!
Thanks everyone for the good wishes, I was hoping the HALO procedure would not be this painful, and they have told me I shall probably need another go for full resolution.

Shysal my best wishes are winging their way from a blustery Kintyre. Take good care of yourself

shysal hope you're soon feeling better. (OUCH emoticon)

Another bad night, despite taking stronger painkillers. I am better up and about. I shall be alone again when DD has gone off to work. The girls have been great, but I like my own space. I might even watch Jeremy Kyle on TV later - what an eye-opener!
I heard it pelting with rain again last night, one of my cats has been out since about 10pm, which is unusual, hope he is OK, perhaps he is sheltering somewhere dry. The next door three-legged, one eyed, brain damaged cat chases him off sometimes.