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are the teenage years the worst

MaryR

Hi

My son is 13 and just diagnosed,with ASD been on anxiety and anti dpreseant meds for almost a year too.  Now in a special school. He is so up and down though its getting to me and I find myself wondering just how long he will have to live at home, will he ever be indpendant and not reliant on us. He is high functioning but has huge social difficulties,  I feel awkward when we are out and about as he appears so sullen and rude.  I find it really embarrassing.  He doesnt want to tell people he has ASD but I feel it would be much better if there was a sign on him which explained!

Sorry this is bit of a rant but needed to get it off my chest.  Anyone out there feel similar? I have two other children and feel I cant enjoy them as much as I should because always treading on eggshells around Joe!

Thanks for listening

Mary

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  • Thank you both for your comments I really appreciate that, it helps so much to know we are like so many other families and I am pleased that your son is doing better now.  Sometimes I just feel like running away from it all, other times he comes and snuggles up and gives me a hug and its ok again..sigh...

    I am hoping that once he is back at school next week and we have some space from him it will feel more bearable.  I am normally not like this but sometimes I just feel why me, why us and I suppose you guys all do too which does help although none of us would ever wish this on anyone else.

    However I feel a bit more positive about the future so thank you for your help.

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  • Thank you both for your comments I really appreciate that, it helps so much to know we are like so many other families and I am pleased that your son is doing better now.  Sometimes I just feel like running away from it all, other times he comes and snuggles up and gives me a hug and its ok again..sigh...

    I am hoping that once he is back at school next week and we have some space from him it will feel more bearable.  I am normally not like this but sometimes I just feel why me, why us and I suppose you guys all do too which does help although none of us would ever wish this on anyone else.

    However I feel a bit more positive about the future so thank you for your help.

    X

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