Psychopath and Narcissist Survivors Support Group

carolynms · Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Canada

Our son is 24. For the last 3 years he has lied constantly, stolen from us (money from the house and our bank account, electronic equipment, wine etc). He has also stolen money and other things from his older brothers, his girlfriend and probably all his friends as he seems to have none left. On the first occasion, he stole from a stranger, was caught and almost went to jail, except we were there to help. Now I think that was a big mistake. I just cannot understand what happened. He was always a sweet and very loving child, and never, ever a discipline problem at home or school. At college, though, he started to find it tough to focus and was diagnosed ADHD. He dropped out, started work, and then the problems started. We are at our wits end. He is back at college and living at home because whenever he moves out it is a complete disaster. His brothers say we should kick him out. We haven't told them everything he has done. At times he shows remorse and gets very depressed. He is not abusive or cruel. He is charming, fun to be around (most of the time), witty, well-read and clever. He does smoke weed, and has tried cocaine but was not addicted and is not doing it now. The other day he said he thought there was something wrong with him because he didn't seem able to stop doing things that hurt people. I have been reading a lot since then. Is he a P? I cannot believe there is no treatment. Thanks for listening. Any help or advice gratefully received.
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Thanks for helping. Carolynms