To be worried about son?

[Keeperpa]

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My son is 25 and lives with his best friend. I don't see him often but we do call and message. Yesterday I called son and he said he went to the gp and he's been prescribed anti depressants and diagnosed with depression.

Aibu to be worried about him? What should I do?

Just let him know you're there to talk or meet up if and when he ever needs to.

And be proud that he has a) recognised that he is struggling and has had the courage to speak to a HCP about that and, b) that he feels comfortable enough to talk to you about it.

Of course you are going to worry, what parent wouldn't? keep ringing regularly, make the effort to see him, let him know he is important to you and that you are there for him when he needs you.

Think you need to be guided by your son. He told you which is great. I would ask him what he needs.

"""""" Son depressed and on medication, Aibu to be worried about him? """""""""

?? Really?

My husband has said I shouldn't be worried about him as he is an adult.

I will be seeing him in about a week. We don't see each other much as we live quite far apart (I live rural he lives in a city).

Of course you are nbu. My son is 31 and suffers with depression. Like yours mine is good at recognising the signs now and getting help.
Just knowing youre there for him and listening is all he probably needs.
Tell your husband it s not age dependent. Anyone suffering depression needs help and someone to talk to.

It's normal to be worried but be glad that he has recognised his problem and done something about it.

I think it's great that he feels able to phone and tell you, and great that he's been to the GP for help.
I've a thread going at the moment about me finding some letters in DS drawer that are in affect suicide notes. He won't open up to me and I'm worried sick. I would be so happy if he told me he's going to the GP
You sound lovely and caring

I am happy he's gone to the gp.

@FranticPleaseHelp feel free to pm me. You sound caring and like a lovely mum aswell

It's good he can tell you.
Let him know you're there if he needs you. Be led by him.

Don't:

• tell him how very very worried you are
• call him specifically to tell him you can't sleep because you're so worried
• cry about how worried you are in front of him
• make a big deal of it
• ask him if he's ok 7000 times

(Personal experience of what my mother did on finding out I'd finally got medication for my anxiety, not helpful)