Depression in Children Support Group
Childhood","Children can have depression, an illness marked by persistent sadness or disruptive behavior. Mood shifts, acting out, despair, and low moods (similar to adults) are the main symptoms of depression in children and are often overlooked as normal child-like emotions. If you have a child you suspect may have depression, join the community and get support."
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My son told me last night that he was depressed. I have been depressed myself for a while (and I am seeking help) so I don't know if my own depression is 'rubbing off' on him.
He does suffer from PTSD (as do I) from his bio-dad. This last weekend he did witness a pretty bad argument between his step dad and I so I thought maybe that triggered some of his PTSD.
He was unable last night to tell us what he thought was making him sad, or what he thought would make him happy.
Are there any books out there to read about it? THey could be books for us to read as parents, for us to read with him or books for him to read on his own. Even a DVD out there that address depression might help.
He does see a counselor every month or so who helps him with his issues of PTSD. Of course if I don't see improvment soon I will take him to see his doc.
Any advice is welcome.
My son told me last night that he was depressed. I have been depressed myself for a while (and I am seeking help) so I don't know if my own depression is 'rubbing off' on him.
He does suffer from PTSD (as do I) from his bio-dad. This last weekend he did witness a pretty bad argument between his step dad and I so I thought maybe that triggered some of his PTSD.
He was unable last night to tell us what he thought was making him sad, or what he thought would make him happy.
Are there any books out there to read about it? THey could be books for us to read as parents, for us to read with him or books for him to read on his own. Even a DVD out there that address depression might help.
He does see a counselor every month or so who helps him with his issues of PTSD. Of course if I don't see improvment soon I will take him to see his doc.
Any advice is welcome.
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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when i was little, i never explained anything, everything had to be asked to me with yes or no questions.
it happens when kids get scared, they dont know how to express themselves.
talk to his counsler and ask if they've noticed anything.