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Any one dealing with teenage depression?

Kim - posted on 06/16/2009 ( 6 moms have responded )

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Monica - posted on 06/18/2009

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Yes, 14 year old son. Listen to them if they want to talk and lots of reassurance that they are okay and will not feel this way forever. Involve a counsellor expereinced with teenagers. Lots of love and understanding. Dont be afraid to ask about self harm or suicide ideas, it is scarey but then you may get in before it is too late. Lots of good books out there as well, for you and for your teenager.

Connie - posted on 06/18/2009

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Yes, I have a 18 year son who has depression (diagnosed a few years ago). What do you need to know?

Jayne - posted on 06/17/2009

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Yes, I have been for two years now. I took my daughter to have her tested though. We have BiPolar on my side of the family, so I wanted to ensure she was receiving any support she required. At first they thought it was ADD, but then rediagnosed her (with much insistence on my part), and she was put on Anti-Depressants a year ago. She still has quite a few "moments" of sadness, insecurity, etc., but IF she takes her medication religiously she manages much better.

These teens have a lot to face in this day and age. Their school and peer structure is far more advance, and more stressful than when we were their age. Arrange with your Family Physician to have your daughter/son, tested for Seratonin Disorders. They should refer you to a Youth Psychologist or Psychiatrist, then they'll perform the required testing. Good Luck!

Laura - posted on 06/17/2009

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Can you be more specific? What signs are you seeing? Not communicating, isolation, and mood swings can be normal rebellion or it can be something worse like depression. A good trick I've found to find out what's going on is to set up a new email address that your child doesn't know about. Email her saying something about "I noticed you have problems in (pick a class). Do ya wanna talk about it? Don't let the kid know who you are but there's something about talking to someone online that breaks down a lot of the barriers the teens like to set up. Be careful though. With some of the net-speak abbreviation, you might need a translator.
Good luck.

Becki - posted on 06/17/2009

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i have not had to deal with this but if i were in that situation i would try talking to him/her. some teens do not want to talk to their parents. if that is the case i would offer to find a therapist. if it were real bad i would insist on atleast a few visits to give it a try.

Julie - posted on 06/17/2009

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I have been fortunate that my children have not experienced depression where their behaviors were effected by it. However, I have had some experience with teenage depression. If I can help answer your questions, please feel free to send me a message.

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