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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone else think that this is a pretty good description of .... life itself... and OP's teen is just growing up and realizing it? The term "depressed and a mess" is hyperbole but no wonder he's using it, as it seems to be in vogue now for everyone to complain about everything. Two generations ago, our grandparents would have been told to get back to your chores and quit complaining. And they did. And they also recognized earlier in age that life is not an endless chase for "happiness" and "feeling good." We all get down sometimes, OP, including your son. What is different now is that these "feelings" have been elevated to the point of major relevance in our everyday lives.[/quote] No I don't. I find posts hearkening back to "the good old days" of ignoring mental health issues such as anxiety and depression (and ADHD) are unhelpful and naive. This kid is crying out for help. Help him![/quote]
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