dirty ethel rackham Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Those of you on the College Board are aware of the struggle my middle son is having right now with depression and anxiety. I had naively hoped that by dropping AP Latin, finishing this quarter of college classes this week and getting some relief on his AP World History class, that things would be getting better. In a way, they have. My son feels relieved. However, he also has felt more free to share things with us (or has been instructed by his therapist to do so.) Well, things are worse than I imagined. It is like an onion - the more we peel back, the more we find underneath. While meeting with ds' therapist this evening, she strongly encouraged us to take ds to the ER for an evaluation. I was uncomfortable with this because friends of mine have had terrible experiences with this, but she was pretty insistent. Things keep coming out. Well, we did take him to the ER and they transferred us to their Mental Health facility. More things came out during the intake interview. I am just ill with worry and anxiety over this. The upside is that they recommended a partial inpatient stay - meaning he goes to their outpatient facility every day for the equivalent of a school day and then comes home. They have a structured program that helps kids with his issues learn to manage. Plus, he gets in to see a psychiatrist much earlier than we would be able to get him in otherwise. My son seems hopeful that this is a good thing. It is the most positive I have seen him in a while. I know that more stuff is going to come out and that will be very scary. I am emotionally exhausted. My husband is very distraught, but very supportive. Please pray for us - strength that we can deal with the ups and downs of his illness and pray for him - for peace and healing and that he finds hope and joy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Prayers for you all. It must be so tough. It is so great that you are all standing by him through this. Praying that you will receive the strenght and grace to be able to walk through this season and come out stronger. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for your son and for your entire family, Ellen. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for your son and whole family. May your feel God's presence in a powerful way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod's mum Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 This year I watched It's Kind of A Funny Story about a depressed and distressed teenager who books himself into a mental health facility. It was a good film and I thought dealt with the issues well. He has asked for and is getting help. That is major. Well done. Adding prayers for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for you all - for strength, for unity, and for peace. Be encouraged by his willingness to seek help, and by the obvious support he has at home. God bless your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASDAQ Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 What a brave family you are to deal with this so forthrightly. IYH you all receive relief and peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying, Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I will certainly pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: Prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 praying for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Prayers and hugs 💙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for your son, you, and your whole family, Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 prayers :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I am praying for your son and all of you. It sounds like he is in the right place and in a very loving and supportive family, and now he will get the help he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I am so sorry. Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying here. When you are ready, consider looking up NAMI. They have support programs for parents. Such programs were extremely helpful to my neighbors who went through similar issues and the same type of day inpatient program a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for all of you - and VERY glad you're open to being there for him no matter what gets exposed by peeling back the onion. We may not always make the right decisions during our parenting - BTDT - (I will argue that most of us try to make the right decisions even if it doesn't end up being that way), but being there for him now and in the future is definitely right. May you all feel the support you have and be able to grow closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying. Been there and know it's scary. You can do this. It's really hard, but you can do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (((Ellen, DS and family))) I am so sorry. You all are in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (((Hugs))) and praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for your son. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Praying for you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: and praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 ((Hugs)) and prayers for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Very best wishes to you all for strength and peace. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Ellen, My oldest son went to a program like that for 6 months. It turned out to be the best thing for him. He was 19 at the time. He learned how to "think" differently. He learned his trigger words and how to not just react with anxiety but to analyze his thoughts and poke through all the negative reactions that he would automatically think. Please pm me if I can help at all. I've said it before but again, wasn't it easier being a mom when they all stayed in the backyard? I think getting the kids from 16-21 is the hardest time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Many prayers here, Ellen, for your son, you and your whole family. My brother and sister both went through many challenges with depression in the teen years, you are handling everything very well. For a little light, when they got the help they needed, things started to right themselves and have stayed good for them (we are all in our forties). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Prayers for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Prayers coming your way! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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