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Being passed between GP and School. Son not coping.

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Hi all, 

this is my first post, I’m so desperate for some support and help.  GP and school are saying the other should refer. 

my son is 11 in yr7, he is quiet in school, likes to be alone, no participation in class discussions, can’t ask for help. Major social anxiety.

at home meltdowns happen daily, sibling fights, withdrawal, banging and slamming doors, crying and sobbing, aw key issues with bathing, eating, clothes etc. 

Ive been asking for help for years, because he’s quiet at school and academically able it’s easy to overlook, they have acknowledged lots of issues but still lack of support. 

I’m not coping and getting to the point I feel suicidal. 

how can I get help for him? Any advice appreciated, thank you 

Elaine 

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  • Hi we had similar issues when my son was younger and at primary school, the school however referred us to a family social worker who helped us out no end. try looking into whether the school can refer you to someone like this, i'm afraid with such things its all down to funding.

    The GP will be able to refer you although some are quite useless, ours was too, the family social worker helped us fill out forms from the GP as they were that useless they couldn't do it.

    There is help out there but you really have to push for it, my wife basically went shouting and screaming into the school before we got any help.

    It is very tough and i feel for you from past experience. In our case things have gotten a lot better as he has grown up and come to understand how he feels etc

    We had always allowed him days off school when he was at his worst, even some periods he would have a week off at a time to help him get through it.

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  • Hi we had similar issues when my son was younger and at primary school, the school however referred us to a family social worker who helped us out no end. try looking into whether the school can refer you to someone like this, i'm afraid with such things its all down to funding.

    The GP will be able to refer you although some are quite useless, ours was too, the family social worker helped us fill out forms from the GP as they were that useless they couldn't do it.

    There is help out there but you really have to push for it, my wife basically went shouting and screaming into the school before we got any help.

    It is very tough and i feel for you from past experience. In our case things have gotten a lot better as he has grown up and come to understand how he feels etc

    We had always allowed him days off school when he was at his worst, even some periods he would have a week off at a time to help him get through it.

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