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Hi, my name is vonny63!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 2 Newbie
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Hi
I'm trying to find out my rights legally as a mother to either have my son assessed or sectioned regarding mental health
He is 39 sleeping all day always unapproachable when awake taking drugs very unbalanced has just had a relationship breakdown caused mainly from him being aggressive
I live with depression recently lost my mother father and uncle in 2018
I feel he needs professional help and also anxious when he is being moody
Help is needed a.s.a.p

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  • DancerDancer Posts: 8,099 Legendary Poster
    Hi Vonny,

    Welcome to The Mix. It sounds like things for you as a mother are not very easy right now and it also sounds like your son needs help from someone for his mental health. Hearing that he takes drugs is very concerning. As I am only 13 and not a mother, I don't know what else to say. I could recommend that you contact Samaritans though.
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 2 Newbie
    Hi Kasia
    Thank you for replying, and with a very sensible answer
    He is 39 and has recently moved bk to my home 
    At the moment I am trying to find out my legal rights as a mother to have him sectioned
    I will come bk to you in the very near future
    Thanks for being kind enough to be concerned 💜💜
  • ItaliaItalia Posts: 233 Trailblazer
    Hey Vonny,

    Welcome to The Mix! The situation with your son sound's really tough at the moment, especially not long after losing some family members. I'm sorry you're going through this right now.  

    The Mix is a community for people who are 25 and under; so the options that we can suggest are usually best suited to those who are 25 or under and may not be helpful to 

    There are some other services which may be better placed to help you. 
    • Mind - is a wonderful resource, they have a helpline and an online community like this one called Elefriends. Elefriends is for anyone over 18 years old and they may be able to point you in the right direction about how to get help for your son.
    • Samaritans - offers a listening service for adults, you can contact them 116 123. 
    These services, especially Mind may be able to answer your question. We're glad you have reached out for help here. :) 

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    Welcome Vonny :)

    I'm sorry your son's going through this. It must be worrying and it's the right thing to reach out and try to find out what your rights as his mother are.


    What would you think of talking to him about your concern and trying to gently encourage him to seek help? Have you tried to before?

    I'm so sorry you're living with depression and that you lost your parents and uncle. We're all here if you need to talk about anything and I hope your son pulls through things soon <3
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