Asking for advice

[Motherofsonseekinghelp]

Hello

Im a mother searching to find help for my 21yr old son as to how I go about it all..He suffers from depression and anxiety I have taken my son to our family doctor and she diagnosed him with depression and anxiety and he refuses to get help or talk to someone that can help him.His days consist of a walks then stays home in his room he does not like being around ppl and finds it very difficult to hold any kind of convosation with anyone including his family and it's been going on for far to long now and he is such a nice person it breaks my heart to see him suffer..please if anyone can give me some advice as to how I get get him to speak to a professional person that can help guide him..I am in desperate need of advice how to get my son to seek help with me and I will be standing by him all the way..

Advice will be so very much appreciated.

[geoff]

Good Morning and a warm welcome to you, and the situation you are in is not uncommon because sometimes people believe they can overcome their own problems by themselves.

As a loving and caring mother, this must be so upsetting for you, to see your son suffer from depression, it's such a terrible illness that takes over everything we once used to do and be proud of doing.

I wonder whether his refusal also includes taking any medication because it's highly suggested by our doctors to take antidepressants (AD) along with counselling, as it's virtually impossible to overcome this illness by yourself because you only go around in circles.

Perhaps you could ring Reachout, these are trained people who dress in casual clothes and are sometimes more appropriate to talk with adults under the age of 25, info@reachout.com

Another place is lifeline.org.au where you can talk to them between 7 pm and 12 am.

Kids helpline for kids up to the age of 25 on 1800 55 1800, kidshelpline.com.au

1800 Respect on 1800 737 732, 1800respect.org.au

Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636

These contact numbers maybe able to convince your son to change his mind and get him to open up.

I hope they help and please let us know how you get on.

Geoff.

[Motherofsonseekinghelp]

Thanks for ur reply Geoff

Iv called a lot of numbers but I'll give reachout a call today.My son needs to talk to someone who can help him and give him some options he can look up...

Ye very heartbreaking coz I cant take him to get help as he refuses so maybe someone coming to our house would be a start.

Thank you

[geoff]

Hello Motherofson, depression is a very lonely experience and it can feel as if no one understands how you are feeling or they have trouble to understand when you are doing everything to reach out to your son and to let him know that you are going to be there for him every step of the way.

All of this takes an enormous toll on how you are feeling, we can't forget about that, so please you must also look after yourself and regain the strength you need to help him.

Please take care.

Best wishes.

Geoff.