my son is acting depressed and not acting like himself I have tried talking to him but nothing is working? any

Question

any suggestions?

Answer 1

Hard to say without some details. My first suggestion would be to consult a child psychologist. Explain the symptoms clearly and try not to be biased. Most likely your son is simply dealing with the stresses of adolescence. Be supportive, and make sure he knows you love and respect him. Don't pry or push the subject, but remind him that you are available to listen if he needs someone to talk to, and assure him that you love him and you will not judge him. I know it sounds corny, but if it really is depression, reassurance that you care will help him deal with it in the long run.

Answer 2

It is really hard for teenagers to tell their parents whats wrong. And there might be nothing wrong other than a chemical imbalance in his brain. Depression is a treatable disease and should be taken seriously. Tell your son that you love him and that you are always there to listen to him but do not nag him. Take him to a doctor so he can be properly diagnosed and treated. Sometimes medication is needed to help.

I know because when I was 16 I was severely depressed and didn't feel that I could talk to my mom. I took over 32 sleeping pills with every intention of never waking up. I ended up deciding that I couldn't hurt my mom and my boyfriend like that so I went and got help. I was put on medication and it didn't help overnight...took about two weeks for me to stop crying but it did work.

I hope that you and your son have the strength to make it through.

Answer 3

First, take him to the doctor to make sure there is nothing medically wrong. He might be having a physical problem rather than a mental one. Then, if the doctor says he's ok see if he can take an anti-depressant or try some cognitive therapy (it's the fastest and best therapy for depression in my opinion)

Answer 4

First question - how old is he? My son is twelve (almost 13) and is just starting puberty. He's always been somewhat more emotional than his friends but now he's really starting to swing emotionally. He and I have a pretty good relationship and he's confortable telling me just about anything. Recently he was showing symptoms of depression so I had him talk to a good friend of mine (conveniently, a child psychologist) whom my son knows. One hour with my friend and my was all better. Underlying issue (per my friend) was that my son needed to understand what he was feeling was normal at his age - an affirmation that he wasn't depressed.

Answer 5

It is good that you have recognized it and not dismissed it. Any other family member he is close to, aunt, uncle, grandparent that you think he could or would confide in? The silent depression is alarming, I know your frightened and concerned. I hope you will be able to find someone for him to talk too. Perhaps in conversation, you can solely just related some problems you have had in the past, in detail as to how you felt, not sleeping, not wanting to go out, etc, maybe that would click for him to open up. So many feel so alone, as if they are the only ones suffering, it helps to know someone personally that can convey to him, he is not alone.

Answer 6

This is one of the first signs of drug use. I have seen many people as well as kids go through the same thing when first starting to use. I suggest you start to investigate any and all ways possible, even if he or she finds out and gets mad. After all you are trying to protect your child from one of the worst possible known dangers out there. Trust me they will thank you later. But remember never give up until your sure and always check again for signs forever.

Answer 7

If he's been like this for two weeks or more, you need to get him to a doctor. Every kid/teen goes through depressed periods in life, but it CAN be serious.

Medication and/or talk-therapy can be beneficial if he's got depression, but you need to talk to a doctor.

Answer 8

If it's really serious, take him to a professional.

If it doesn't seem that urgent, maybe you can ask one of his friends if he's doing ok.

If he's just a little moody for a short while, maybe he just needs some time to figure out something.

Answer 9

get someone he may be more comfortable speaking with to talk to him. don't ignore the strange behavior but don't hound him about it if he doesn't want to talk to you. don't get mad at him and remain approachable...hope that helps! I was once the depressed teen and the nicer my parents were to me the more i felt loved even if i didn't feel like i could talk to them..

Answer 10

SNOOOP, this is classic drug induced behavior. You know your son, and personalities grow gradually, not within a month. DO SOMETHING before he is really addicted to soemthing dangerous!