Hello !
Reading all these responses has been so refreshing and therapeutic for me. This has been a rough road but it is amazing how many others are going through the same thing that our family is right now. I really do suggest that you find a psychiatrist for your son as soon as you can. Although we have tried different medications (and still have some issues), they have made an absolute difference and have, more than likely, saved his life. Medication was scary for me at first due to all the warnings because of his age but my doctors have always been reassuring and monitor him closely. He needs to learn to read how he feels and understand when something is "different', which as a teenager, can be hard sometimes. We have found an online program that he can complete his high school credits at this own pace, which is needed due to his ups and downs.
Thank you for reaching out. I wish you all the best as well. If you get more information on the CBT therapy, please let me know. I'm always looking for all options. Hugs to you.