Hi,
My son is 19. He has depression, anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, anger, frustration, eating problems resulting in weight loss, excessive sweating and is awaiting an Autism assessment.
He has tried Sertraline, Mirtazapine, Citralopram and Propranolol. . . . none have suited.
He refuses to attend any type of Talking therapy and being put in a 'talking, social' situation terrifies him, he just can't do it.
This has gone on now for around 10 years and we are getting no where.
For him now, he sees that no one and nothing can help him; Its either antidepressants or talking therapy and tablets haven't worked and he can't do therapy.
As time goes on things are becoming increasingly worse for him. It is also very hard as parents. . . .what else can we do to help him ?
I have approached his doctor about trying more antidepressants, referral to see a clinical psychiatrist, hormone specialist , prescribed antiperspirants, everything and anything i can think of to show him people are trying to help him. . . . . but she has dismissed all of these requests.
There seems to be a lack of support for us as parents too. It would be so nice to get help and advice from professionals as to how we get through this too. We can't just not do anything . . . . .any advice and guidance from anyone out there would be most appreciated.
Thank you x
