About two years ago DS (then 14) threatened suicide.Straight to GP, someone from local childrens hospital did home visit, referral to CAMHS. After about a 4 month wait, an appointment came through, we attended, diagnosed with low mood, offered a further 5 sessions, he attended 3. Discharged. We get through years 10 and 11 with some mood dips but generally ok. DS leaves school with 11 GCSE's. Started college in September, some low mood symptoms reappear. Back to the GP. referral to adult servicec this time. Had two assessments, he didnt engage at all in the first, spoke up a little in the second. despite not really engaging he has been referred on for counselling, go to phone to arrange. Friday, Saturday and yesterday he was out with friends. Got up went to college this morning, spoke to him at lunch, all ok. Come home this evening, missed two lessons this afternoon, now is leaving college, not going to do anything, just wants to go to bed. I've tried speaking to him, nothings happened, no bullying, friends all ok, courses ok. Just not going back. I'm in floods of tears, younger DS pretty much being ignored by me, I wont sleep all night, will have to ring in sick myself to work tomorrow. I just have no idea where to turn. Will have to go back to GP tomorrow with him, then arrange meeting in college. Am I terrible parent to ask gp to put him on medication? Especially as he seems ok to go and see friends? Should I say if he doesnt go to college he cant go and see friends? I am terriifed of him hurting himself so reluctatnt to get too tough. Sorry this has been long, I think I just needed to get it out.
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