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Helping adult son who has depression
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jan 22, 2023 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
I totally agree - I just wish he would do this and it’s hard since it isn’t really my business. I have asked him to discuss it with his therapist but he hasn’t as far as I know. I feel as if he needs to hear this advice from a person who has depression. I also feel as if a condition doesn’t make you appear weaker but actually makes you appear stronger since you are up against and meet a challenge. He just cannot seem to see it this way.
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Understood. It's not your business, EXCEPT he is your son and lives under your roof and isn't exactly being honest with your grandson.
I have had depression and anxiety most of my life, have been hospitalized due to depression more than once, have been to several doctors, therapists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who have managed my meds, and have had genetic testing to see what meds work best. I have been through divorce and have children with my ex. I have remarried and have a son with my current husband as well as a stepdaughter. All of my children are now adults and my children have children. The ONLY thing that works is being open and honest.
Perhaps you can let your son know that you can't support his dishonesty with your grandson and explain that you will always be honest with your grandson. Evidently, your son needs a little push in the right direction. You can be his mom and be supportive, but you don't need to put up with lies that have (or will) hurt those that you love.