Have struggled all year with getting elder minipeeler to school. Have realised he is suffering from depression which needs treatment, so an appointment with GP has been made. He just isn’t motivated at all, and recently has just seemed really sad and can’t explain/doesn’t know why. Sometimes he lashes out in anger and frustration and is immediately regretful and even sadder. He had therapy last year for anxiety and it looks like we’re going to go down that path again. Mr P can see it too and thankfully agrees, or I’d have a battle there (Mr P is famously anti therapists after bad experiences when he was younger. Was sent to The Melbourne Clinic and almost was given shock treatment, so it’s understandable). Mr P is taking him to the appointment. Now I have to go to work and carry on when I feel like a shattered husk. However I’m feeling I tell myself it’s worse for him. Fingers crossed for my boy today.
So glad that he has parents who give a shit and are helping him to get the help he needs, not just giving him a clip around the ears and telling him to ‘man up’. Fingers crossed for him here too.
Hey PeelerShelia. The good thing is you’re getting help for him. My daughter was having issues (lockdown didn’t help) and was able to find someone at Headspace. She hated it at first but was eventually able to open up. Even to this day if she has a worry she’ll call her counsellor.
I would ask her how her session went and leave it at that. If she wanted to tell me, cool. If not, no worries. Best thing you can do is to listen when he talks but carry on (as hard as that is) as normal. Best wishes to you and your family. xxx.
Respectfully? Absolute win here! Early intervention is key, recognising they need help and getting it is A+ parenting. I know you probably feel a bit down at the moment, but pat yourselves on the back.
Also if they are up for it, go for a weekend away somewhere. Camping is great but any chance of scenery/routine can help a lot.
You’re doing awesome. A lot of parents would ignore the problem or even be hostile to a child that’s already suffering, telling them just suck it up. There are some really shit parents out there. You being concerned and upset that your child needs some help is the sign that you care deeply and want the best for them. World would be a better place if more kids had a home like yours.
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Have struggled all year with getting elder minipeeler to school. Have realised he is suffering from depression which needs treatment, so an appointment with GP has been made. He just isn’t motivated at all, and recently has just seemed really sad and can’t explain/doesn’t know why. Sometimes he lashes out in anger and frustration and is immediately regretful and even sadder. He had therapy last year for anxiety and it looks like we’re going to go down that path again. Mr P can see it too and thankfully agrees, or I’d have a battle there (Mr P is famously anti therapists after bad experiences when he was younger. Was sent to The Melbourne Clinic and almost was given shock treatment, so it’s understandable). Mr P is taking him to the appointment. Now I have to go to work and carry on when I feel like a shattered husk. However I’m feeling I tell myself it’s worse for him. Fingers crossed for my boy today.
Aww no, poor EP :(
So glad that he has parents who give a shit and are helping him to get the help he needs, not just giving him a clip around the ears and telling him to ‘man up’. Fingers crossed for him here too.
Hey PeelerShelia. The good thing is you’re getting help for him. My daughter was having issues (lockdown didn’t help) and was able to find someone at Headspace. She hated it at first but was eventually able to open up. Even to this day if she has a worry she’ll call her counsellor.
I would ask her how her session went and leave it at that. If she wanted to tell me, cool. If not, no worries. Best thing you can do is to listen when he talks but carry on (as hard as that is) as normal. Best wishes to you and your family. xxx.
Respectfully? Absolute win here! Early intervention is key, recognising they need help and getting it is A+ parenting. I know you probably feel a bit down at the moment, but pat yourselves on the back.
Also if they are up for it, go for a weekend away somewhere. Camping is great but any chance of scenery/routine can help a lot.
So many hugs , my thoughts go out to young minipeeler.
You’re doing awesome. A lot of parents would ignore the problem or even be hostile to a child that’s already suffering, telling them just suck it up. There are some really shit parents out there. You being concerned and upset that your child needs some help is the sign that you care deeply and want the best for them. World would be a better place if more kids had a home like yours.