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Helping adult son who has depression

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jan 22, 2023 | Replies (30)

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I am going to share my story with you. The one thing I will say is you cannot push, push, push to force him into seeking help. My story:

I have an adult son (26) who has ASD, ADHD, anxiety and depression (diagnosed at age 10). He has been in a spiral for about 6 years now, do to a very traumatic event that had a negative impact on us both. I have gently suggested he go see somebody for help. His response was he doesn't want to be on medications as they don't let him feel. Recently, things have gotten more mentally stressful for both of us. I have been seeing somebody and am on meds. I suggested, about 2 weeks ago, he go see somebody. I brought the intake forms home with me. He finally filled them out acknowledging he needs to do something.

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@kmw92366 it sounds like he has taken the first step but you are right that it has to be his decision.
Depression is very debilitating and I can appreciate him wanting to feel. I would hope if he takes the next step he tries several SSRI’s until he finds the one or ones that work for him.
Since it can take up to six weeks for an antidepressant to start working this can be very frustrating. I believe there are tests that could point him in the right direction as far as what might work best for him.