My 17-year-old son is in the hospital for depression......

[borzoimom]

wow- you are in my prayers.
I do not know why this type of thing happens with kids of this age. I do not understand where this anger comes from with normal parents. All I can say is be there for him, and let them try to help him with the medications etc. It's like at some point this switch comes on, and things change. I have a dear friend that has a similar problem with her son out of no where. Advanced in school and it changed in a year. Drugs had something to do with it, but no one knows.
I will keep you and him in prayers as well as the family. It sounds like he is getting the help he needs.

[lvpets2002]

I am so sorry & saddened for you & your family.. You are for sure in My Thoughts & Prayers..

[moosmom]

Soapets,

I'm so sorry to hear about your son. I've suffered from depression for years and it finally came to a head in September. I checked myself into the hospital and they changed my meds. It was the best move I ever made.

Your son is in the right place. Hopefully they will help him get better through counseling and meds.

You, your son and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers honey.

((((HUGS))))

[cassiesmom]

Soapets,

I'm so sorry to hear about your son. I've suffered from depression for years and it finally came to a head in September. I checked myself into the hospital and they changed my meds. It was the best move I ever made.

Your son is in the right place. Hopefully they will help him get better through counseling and meds.

You, your son and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers honey.

((((HUGS))))

I wouldn't say I've suffered from depression as much as struggled with it. It is a struggle I would not wish on anyone, especially a young person. Add me to the list of those who are praying for your son and you too... elyse

[rg_girlca]

Deb, I am so sorry to hear that Alex has taken another turn. The last update you gave me, it sounded like he was doing better.

He is still young and how I pray that this time, being closely monitered and being put on new medication, will help him 100%.
I can't even imagine what it must be like for you and your hubby to go through this. To see your son go through this. I pray that the both of you stay strong and continue with the "Tough Love" as I have heard it does help in the end. I also pray that the New Year will have a big turn around for everyone in the family and all this turmoil will be in the past.

You, your hubby and Alex will be in my prayers.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} Deb.

[kittycats_delight]

Oh Deb I am soooo sorry. I know if love and devotion have anything to do with it your son will be put on the right track to getting his life back in no time. But I also know this is not a quick fix situation. Just be there for him. Tell him you love him often and that you will stand beside him. Tell him he always in your thoughts and if you could snap your fingers and make him feel good again you would do it. Just let him know in everyway possible you are there and are not going anywhere and will never give up on him. I know support is importand even when they don't see it. If you even need someone to talk to PM me ok.



(((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))) Deb
Your son, you and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle

[kimlovescats]

Oh Deb, my heart aches along with yours! There is just so much pain and sadness in our world today, and so much pressure on our young adults. I just don't know where this world is heading.

Hugs and prayers,
Kim

[buttercup132]

Sorry to hear that.

I think I can understand why he wouldn't want to talk to them though.
My parents wanted to do the same thing but I said I would refuse to talk to them , I'm not going to spit out all my problems to some stranger who is just going to tell me what I already know.

I hope he starts to get better though.

[catnapper]

I am so sorry to hear about this. What an awful thing for a mother to hear about her baby. ((hugs))) to you and your family. Prayers that he gets better soon and starts to see the beauty in this world.

[mike001]

Very sorry to hear about your son Soapets. Be assured he is in the right place and he will get the help he needs.