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Jul 23, 2011 at 05:12 PM
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Some times i feel i really let my son down because i have this depression that wont go away and i feel like he deserves better. he has aniexty himself and hes only 6. i just feel really guilty over it
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metamorphosist
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Jul 23, 2011 at 09:17 PM
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dani, kids are so forgiving. He loves you as his mom, and nothing can change that. If If he is in school, he probably needs to de-stress from school by having some alone time. You can always be a listener. That doesn't take much energy, and makes all the difference to a child who wants your attention. Read him a book once a day...that doesn't take a lot of energy.
Good mothering doesn't mean running kids to activity after activity. Being an only child, he may benefit more from alone time with you, just being in the same room quietly playing by himself. And there is nothing wrong with watching a movie together. Just being together is enough. |
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Jul 23, 2011 at 10:06 PM
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Hi Danii,
The only thing I would suggest is make sure that your son knows that what is going on with you is not his fault. My mom was mentally ill when I was growing up and I felt like it was my responsibility to make sure she was okay because no one told me differently. Do your best and it will be okay.  
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Jul 23, 2011 at 10:39 PM
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Danii, it will be okay. Be there for your son, even though the depression may make you want to isolate yourself. Assure him that he should not feel guilty and that it is not his fault, and always keep an open ear and a shoulder to cry on for him. You sound like a wonderful, caring mother that only wants the best for her child.
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Jul 24, 2011 at 06:09 AM
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thanx you for your replys.
i cnt help but feel guilty when i look at him evn thou he has loads compared 2 other kids. maybe the guilt is jus because of my depression. im always with him im very clingy 2 him. always need hi with me |
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metamorphosist
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Jul 24, 2011 at 08:33 AM
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danii, have you made an appointment to try and change your meds? Maybe a different med will bring you up, because we all need to take care of ourselves, too.
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Jul 24, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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wingin it,
no they took me off meds because i overdosed on them. im waitn on councilling instead of medication. i no its silly but i jus feel guilty for him |
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metamorphosist
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Jul 24, 2011 at 06:14 PM
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He'll be going to school soon, and will get some attention there, too. I hope your counseling goes well.
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