whatever, glad to read that you found a support group. Is it one related to bipolar disorder? A few weeks back I tried an online DBSA meeting, but had to abandon the idea because my internet set up is too inferior to properly participate.

wildchildflower, it's a very good motherly trait that you wish to do your best. I can imagine that many mothers are struggling with helping their kids through this difficult time in society. I'm glad his therapist seems to be working out. As for ruminating on something unnecessarily, I've done that in the past, too, and occasionally still do. I think in recognizing that the anxious thoughts are a waste of time, you can work on shutting the door on them, even if temporarily. Have you ever used the method of challenging cognitive distortions? The method is outlined in "Dysfunctional Thought Records" available for free online. The name "dysfunctional thought records" is not a good one, but the method is.

Coollbreeze, I hope your son's psychiatrist will have a new idea for your son's treatment. He is on a lot of APs.

Bpcyclist, your cat is definitely a cool dude. I know their antics. Though I've had birds as an adult, I was a cat owner in my childhood and teens. I "get them", too.