Depressed teen affects me too much

[teenageyears]

Hi we’ve had some quite tricky things happen and I thought DS was happier. The last couple of days he’s been back to being depressed. Obviously won’t talk, im concerned, tho maybe he’s being a normal teen?
am also concerned about me / I suddenly can’t cope, am back to being anxious and weepy, can’t motivate myself to do anything as it’s all overwhelming. I’m being normal around him but suddenly everything is grey/ too much to do and I don’t know where to start. I’m concerned that this is too much of an overreaction and just want to hide in a bottle which is obviously wrong.

You have to get help for both of you, GP, social services, friends and family, school when he gets back, your work if they can give you compassionate leave, you need a lot of support both. If you can afford it psychiatrist counselor privately. Google helplines for teens to talk. Nspcc has helpline fot child and concerned adult about a child. If you have history of drinking too much go to a group or some form of addiction support.Wish you both well.

Thank you glad. I know all this of course, it’s just so welcome to hear it from someone else! Was feeling very alone. And to know I’m not going potty. Thank you x