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Spoiler depression, therapy etc.
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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.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.