YES, there is actually a TV show for addicts CALLED intervention.. its great research material... watch a few being done, watch how resistant the addict is... watch how manipulative and angry the addict gets too.. its scary!
I've heard of the show, but I've never watched it. I will see if I can find a few episodes to watch online.
Originally Posted By: Allen A
Do it, but plan it out well...
As in, have a script for everyone and stick to it.
Originally Posted By: Allen A
Don't talk to him or try to make him feel bettr.. he will be playing victim big time here... just let him WHIMPER in his own MESS... OKAY?
Something I've struggled with in dealing with his schizophrenia. I will have to return to my schizophrenia support group for advice on how to do this AND not send him into an episode at the same time. It's a tricky balance. But, now that I'm thinking on it, I think if he does go into an episode, it's his own darn fault.
Originally Posted By: Allen A
stay emotionally detached.. think Mr Spock here.. poker face.. that vulcan can intimidate anyone into maturity...
Now playing the part of Mr Spock... elvencat.... it will have to be my greatest performance to date as this is absolutely how I am not feeling. Method acting here I come.
Watch this at the library or something.. somewehre that your H isn't around.
If you can get your exposure group together to watch it that's even BETTER.. this vid is by Michele Davis and is targeted for the exposure group to educate them well...
I have seen it at least six times.. watch and take lots of notes
It runs about 45 mins or so.. great stuff.. i can't endorse this video enough
I will watch this as soon as feasably possible. Hopefully this afternoon when little one is down for a nap and H has run off to OW.
OH - H thought I wasn't where I could hear him when OW called and they talked for a while about stupid stuff. I made myself known when I heard H sounding like a lovesick teenage boy and I couldn't take it anymore. (I know I feel bad for eavesdropping, but I was hoping to hear something I could use in exposing them, like meetup places or something.) I told H I don't appreciate him speak to OW on the phone in front of DD and that it is very disrespectful to me to do so knowing I was in the next room. H actually apologized?! But I know he's trying to placate today. He's been doing it all day.
Me 32, H 34, DD 3 M 6, T 8 Bomb 03/10 OW Bomb 6/5/10 Separate & NC 6/28/10 My 2nd EA Thread
