My teenage son cut his arm with knife

[rysmom]

My son cut his arms with a knife last night. I went in his room this morning and saw knife and cuts not deep though thank God. I took him to dr. he is going to refer me to psychologist. H came over and was crying and saying he was sorry for what he has done.

[hoosiermama]

Rysmom--this is actually more common than most people realize. here's some info for you.
http://eqi.org/cutting1.htm
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/cutting.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/self-injury/DS00775

[SunnyD]

Wow... sure hate that it took that to make H feel some remorse. I know you must be worried sick about your son. Make sure he has a good FT to work things through with - you too. I will say a prayer for you all.

[rysmom]

thanks for your prayers. h texted me a lot asking how son is. i can't leave son alone but i have to go to work after, he'll have to come with me for dog waking for my business.h is very distraught over this, maybe he will hit bottom in his addiction to ow. i have to focus on me and my son.

[rysmom]

thanks for the info. Hope you had a better day than I did.

[MrBond]

My prayers go out for your son.

Is there any reason why you're posting this all over the place? You should stick to one thread for now.

[rysmom]

My son is doing good now. He said he was angry because I took his computer away thats why he cut his arm a little, superficial scratch a few weeks ago. He is back to playing tennis a lot and feeling better.

[MrBond]

So it had nothing to do with your H? Why did you bring up all the things to the C about your M affecting your son when it was about you and the computer?

I'm just concerned because it seems like when things happen, you find a way to blame it on your H or your M when maybe it wasn't really the case.

[Allen A]

IGNORE your Husband... do NOT answer his texts...

Let him FEEL the GUILT.. if you respond its going to let him off the hook.

SHUT the H OUT He didn't want to be part of the marriage, so he's OUT of the LOOP

[MrBond]

AA,

If you look at the last post, it's mentioned that her son did it because she took away the computer. Not because of the H. Or that's what it seems like.