13-05-2014 12:08 PM
13-05-2014 12:08 PM
My son's moods are all over the pace. He's very emotional and aggressive.
He's not coping with stress and pressure at school.
He refuses to talk about it or go see a doctor. What shall I do?
14-05-2014 12:12 PM
14-05-2014 12:12 PM
Hi Kaz, does he have a friend you could talk to or another member of your family he is close to? Or perhaps a teacher, or a coach in a sports club he's in?
Sometimes it's hardest to talk to someone we deeply love (our mums) about what's hurting us. There can be a fear that to name a problem might open a floodgate of emotions and we'll drown in it (speaking from personal experience).
He may react better to someone else who is not so close to him (I know this sounds counter-intuitive) but may work. Best of luck.
14-05-2014 01:04 PM
14-05-2014 01:04 PM
Oh Kaz, such a distressing time when our children are unwell! Yes, maybe a friend or a trusted teacher could have a chat with him. If he does agree to see a doctor, do you have a good GP that you can trust?
Another suggestion would be a Headspace. They have an atmosphere that is friendly and non threatening for young people, and very much about early identification and treatment, and referral if necessary.
We have used Headspace for our daughter. She felt comfortable with the service, and would recommend it.
14-05-2014 03:05 PM
14-05-2014 03:05 PM
Hi Kaz,
I found this on the Reach Out service for young people:
http://au.reachout.com/Bipolar-Disorder
It outlines some things about bipolar disroder, and has numbers of people to call and discuss strategies with - to obtain help, including Headspace (tel.) 1800 650 890
Hope that might help.
14-05-2014 03:50 PM
14-05-2014 03:50 PM
Hi Kaz - It is very difficult if the person themselves don't have any insight to the situation. If he won't go and do anything it is beneficial for yourself to get some advise - talk with your GP - or link in with a mental health nurse at some clinics
Just remember - YOU can't fix it - You didn't cause it - You can support him but the only person you can change is yourself. So get some support from other family members, friends, network with services.
Good luck
14-05-2014 07:31 PM
14-05-2014 07:31 PM
I agree 3forme. Headspace provide a great service, for young people Headspace are great.
15-05-2014 12:48 PM
15-05-2014 12:48 PM
Hi Kaz. That can be very frustrating. You haven't mentioned the age of your Son but The Black Dog Institute has a diagnostic tool that can be a great first step in the privacy of his own time and place. But this tool must be used in conjunction with a medical practicioner for correct diagnosis.
Hope this can add to the great information that has already been posted.
Harry
08-07-2014 06:48 PM - edited 08-07-2014 06:51 PM
08-07-2014 06:48 PM - edited 08-07-2014 06:51 PM
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