[dandylin]

I have a son who is 15 and suffering from depression. After months of watching I finally took action and made the appointment. He's been to 2 sessions of therapy and I feel much better.

What is killing me is that my child is feeling the same pain that I do. I cannot bear for my child to feel like this.

Any advice from anyone who has been there would be great

[Webgoji]

First, you need some support yourself. A therapist or partner; anyone you can lean on for strength. Second, your child's pain isn't yours. It makes you hurt because of your attachment for him, but what he needs is someone he can lean on. Again, getting support for yourself will help you give him the support he needs. You'll probably also find that as you provide him the strength he needs, you will feel better seeing him come out of it.

[suncheer]

Be strong and show your child that you are a strong figure that he can lean on. Children naturally sees their parents as a figure that they can look up to. Be that figure to your son and provide him with the strength and stability that he needs.

[Victoria'smom]

Teach your child that he hires his team. He needs to know how to advocate for himself. He needs to know the medication he is taking and have a say if you choose him to take medicine. He means and that you ar you' and that you're there for him. That people go through the same thing his age. Find a group that helps kids with depression then that would be a good idea.

You said he's going to therapy right? Help him find his voice so that when he's not well therapy goes smoother for him. Whether it be writing, art or something else to communicate with the therapist.

Its hard the guilt will eat you up if you let it remember this isn't your fault.

[aleej28]

You should be extremely proud of yourself, most parents these days shrug off teenage depression as just teen angst and don't take it seriously...I wish my mom had. I agree on finding other parents who are in the same situation. My son is only 4 and he was diagnosed with aspergers but it scares me that maybe he inherited my issues..just remember that you are your sons biggest support system and his number one role model in how to deal with depression...I know that's a lot to bare but you're already doing an amazing thing for him by getting him help!!

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[flower52]

Totally agree with the above comment and l know exactly how you feel, my just turned seventeen daughter has depression,anxiety and panic attacks. feel free to private message me anytime.

[Unrigged64072835]

You're doing the best thing for your son by getting him the support he needs. It hurts to see your child suffer, but he's learning tools that will help him and that's great. Be sure to take care of yourself, though. You're still a role model for your son even though he's also learning to become his own person. Show him that you can have depression and still have a life.

My teenage daughter and I both suffer from depression and anxiety. By being her advocate and practicing good self-care, I'm teaching her things I wish I had when I was going through the same things at her age.

[sweetsoul]

Hi I am also new here too. We found out my daughter has ADHD when she was 6. Also that she has Autism at 12. Then also Major Depression and Anxiety at 15. In May she turned 16. We have been on the med route since age 6, on the therapy road since age 11, and on 3 hospital runs that turned into week long stays. All within the last 6 months. In fact, she is in the hospital now. I`m get it the hurt your feeling mother too mother. As a mamabear I wish just could hug away my Cubs pain. I have to keep reminding myself to take care of myself. So I don`t start having problems with my own mental illnesses. Also so I am better able to help take care of her with the help of the professionals. Anyway, I just wanted to say it sounds like you are on now the same the journey I have been on for along while. If I can be of any help to you in anyway feel free PM if you would like. I hope this has made you feel a little better