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mbomb · ‎08-07-2017

Hi, thanks for your advice. Atlhough he is struggling with some things, the school counsellor doesn't feel he needs medication. This was put into his head by a doctor who really hadn't listened to any of his problems but offered medication straight away. This I dont agree with. We have our ups and downs, more ups then down. He is a very high achiever and I really feel that if he started taking medication and having the ups and downs that go with that, or finding that medication doesnt fit with him, this would cause more anxiety and panic during exam time. I keep a very close eye on him as does the school where he is very much valued. I am definitely not saying he cant or doesnt need medication I just feel now is not the right time for him

mbomb · ‎08-06-2017

Hi again, thank you for all your replies and support. I had a tough week some ups and downs with my son but a wonderful weekend away will all the family which is what I needed. He took himself off to see his counsellor last week when something went wrong. I feel grateful that he is mature enough to know when he needs to talk but also scared that the smallest thing can set him off. I asked my husband to talk to him about medication. We are still very reluctant to go down this path so close to exams. I think my son understands this as well but still struggles with it. I still feel like I walk on egg shells, the other two kids suffer because of this as I am constantly edgy. My husband finds it difficult to connect with him. He is a wonderful father but very much the attitude stop fussing or asking how he feels. He thinks our son is fine and normal which I dont see at all and this worries me.

mbomb · ‎07-28-2017

I find myself barely holding my head above water. My 18 son has mild anxiety and depression. Most of this stemmed from his unhappiness at a big move for our family. He then had a very intense first relationship with a girl which ended very badly and he still is not over after 2 years. He sees someone and is quite open about his problems. He is VERY keen to go on anti depressants as this is what two doctors are pressing for. My concern with this is that he is in his HSC's and is a very high achiever and I am worried that the effect of going on them may be more of a problem to begin with and this will affect his results. I feel like I am walking on egg shells continually, I have 3 other children to look after and they are suffering because of this. I feel I just cant cope with the ups and downs and although I am totally supportive and we have a loving amazing relationship I just cant go on any more.

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