Thanks so much for the information - I have been working my way through some of those.    My own mental health has suffered and it's definitely a reminder that I need to also take better care of myself.    My son's behaviour is affecting everyone in the house, to varying degrees. My husband and I have fought about him and obviously, this then flows on negatively to contribute to tension within the house.   He lashes out (mostly directed at me) when we remind him not to have his phone in his room overnight, then he lashes out if we don't say anything about him having his phone in his room. No matter if it is my husband or me that says something, I seem to cop the wrath. It makes me feel like giving up, I feel like if I parent I cop it, if I don't parent I cop it.    He has finished Yr 12 and we have just returned from a couple of weeks away, where he didn't participate in anything we did. He was on his phone the whole time. We tried to ignore this as much as we could and not let it ruin the holiday for the rest of the family, but inside it was distressing to see him so lacking in particiaption of life.  ... View more

It's so good to hear there is light at the end of the tunnel. I suspect there is depression with my son, but he is refusing to get any help right now. I'm glad your situation has improved so much. XO ... View more

I hear you. Going through this right now and feeling totally depleted ... View more

New to this forum and feeling this is my current situation. I know this post is old but would love to know if there has been any developments ... View more