I am so upset and worried about my 13 year old son. He's been having trouble in school this year (previously was an A-B student) and I've been in contact with the school, but nothing helps. He won't do homework. Friday I couldn't even get him to go to school. He started seeing a therapist 2 weeks ago, but it doesn't seem to be helping. He hasn't showered or brushed his teeth in a week. This is a kid who used to be so upset if a hair was out of place. I did a search and found this website and read the symptoms of teenage depression, and he has many of them. I suffer from anxiety and am under the care of a psychiatrist for medication monitoring. I left a message with him to call me tomorrow concerning my son. Although I know it's irrational, I feel like this is my fault. I worry about the life my son is going to have ahead of him. I can't stop crying. Does anyone have any experience with teenage depression?
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