Depressing or not

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Depressing or not
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Sun, 03-13-2005 - 11:23pm
I am sorry so many feel this place has become depressing and down but I still have to come share with those that still will care..
My son is now going to take a walk at 12 :13 am in the morning , by himself,because he is so depressed and thinks he's going insane because of these terrible feelings Panic attacks..I fear him doing that..
I feel so angry and helpless!.. Angry cause his Dad is not working fast enough.. taking his time at getting him the help he needs.. Angry cause I can't do much from where I am.. Helpless because he's in another state and it's night and all I can do it talk to him on im and pray he gets though the night.. Knowing tomorrow he is going to have a terrible day trying to go to school and having panic attacks..If he gets any sleep that is..

 C  >^. A .

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Registered: 02-15-2004
Sun, 03-13-2005 - 11:26pm

Cat,


you ARE doing something, you are listening to him. He knows he can speak frankly with you, that's a huge "something". These things have a way of working themselves out. He will be ok, please try and get some rest my friend. Remember, he knows you love him - that is a very very valuable thing.


Hugs,


Sandra

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Sun, 03-13-2005 - 11:34pm
I can't rest.. I have to stay up til he gets in.. He's only 15.. Yes thats not a baby but it's still young to be carrying such a load upon his heart and mind,

 C  >^. A .

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Registered: 12-15-2004
Mon, 03-14-2005 - 6:25am

Oh Cat, I am so sorry to hear this. It flashes me back to when I was the same age, going through a depression, and I did the exact same thing. I headed out into the night for a walk...alone. My parents were sleeping and had no idea. It was such a cry for help. I can imagine the anger and frustration you must feel toward your ex for not caring enough to help your son at this important time. I think right now you are doing all you can. I understand how helpless you must feel being so far, but your son knows you love him and he knows you want to help. You said you are going there tomorrow (well, today)? That is good. It sounds like he really needs you there. I hope and pray that all will turn out okay. Your son will be in my thoughts, as will you, as you both make your way through this painful time. Hang in there, hon. And yes, do keep us informed. We care. (((Big Hugs))) to you.

Jules

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Mon, 03-14-2005 - 6:32am

Cat, first off - has he called or im'ed you yet? I hope he did sleep peacfully last night like you mentioned. I am sorry you had to go through that, I could only imagine the anxiety you must have been going through.


Is there any way you could reason with your ex to let your son come stay with you, even if just for a little while, so he can get the help he needs right now? This is very disturbing, that his father is sitting on this. He apparently does not understand the seriousness of a child having psychological problems. Because of this, I would think that you could at least get a court order if your ex won't budge, maybe with the help of the therapist he saw? Your boy deserves help now, not when his father has time to deal with it.


I hope you got some rest last night Cat. Please let us know what happened. Now I'll be thinking about it all day.


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Registered: 02-01-2005
Mon, 03-14-2005 - 7:11am

My dear Cat,


Know that I will always care and hope that you will always feel comfortable sharing here no matter how down or up you may be.

 *Hugs ~  Caly

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Mon, 03-14-2005 - 7:56am

(((((((((((((Cat)))))))))))))))) Like Caly, it breaks my heart to think of your DS in so much pain, wanting help and not being able to get it. I'm so glad you're going there to be with him.

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Mon, 03-14-2005 - 7:56am
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Mon, 03-14-2005 - 8:53am

Hi Cat,


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Mon, 03-14-2005 - 8:57am
I am sorry for your and your sons pain. I wish we knew all the answers. Have you talked with his shcool councelors? Have you looked for the omega 3s yet? They really do help. Im sorry I dont have more. Like the others said, he knows you care and I think that will pull him through. Mandi
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Mon, 03-14-2005 - 9:06am

{{{{{{{Cat}}}}}}}


I am so sorry your son is suffering.

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