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Originally Posted by bcuz
Rapidcycla,
Of course you are helpful, thanks. I actually spoke with my son late last night. He really didn't want to talk, just gave me very short yes/no answers and a lot of "whatever". He sounds very depressed. Yes, that worries me. I'm afraid he'll attemp suicide. His depression seems more ominous than in the past.
I also spoke with his older brother last night. Not helpful. He just makes me feel worse. He always plays the depression card on me "you can't help someone else until you get better yourself". Yeah, I'm depressed but he's totally wrong. He has the gift to talk circles around anyone. If he makes me feel bad, you can imagine how he makes his brother w/sz feel.
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Hmmm
i dont know what you do. You cant ban him from speaking to his brother.
But if hes making things worse......
Keep calling your son, give him plenty of time to talk, and just listen to him. I wouldnt suggest anything to him at this point.
I know its hard for you to prop him up when u are so depressed. But i usually find that helping people i care about gives me a sense of purpose and i forget my troubles while im busy with them.
Try do something with your son he enjoys.
Is there anyone he likes spending time with, who cares about his welfare? You could ask them to get in touch with him?
Bake him something he likes maybe, he will feel special but under no pressure?
Keep posting
Xxx