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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm in a similar situation OP. My DS is 16 and struggles with depression, anxiety, and now awful outbursts of anger. He sometimes really loses it and I know that he is scared and feels out of control. It's horrible for his two sisters and me, as well as for him.

He's been seeing the same therapist since he was in grade school, attends a wonderful and supportive school, does well academically and has good friends. Generally, he is a good kid, and a good brother and son. But I know he is angry at his father, and I'm the safe one (and the only one) he can take it out on. Impulse control is a challenge at this age anyway, and I am scared that with this anger about the divorce and his absent father, I'm scared he is going to run off the rails, or get in real trouble. It's hard enough to be a single mom, but I feel like I'm failing my son. He needs a father figure, and I am just me, his mom. it's just hard. I keep trying, and listening, and telling him that I love him and that I will never ever give up on him or our family. 
 
IMO you should both start therapy ASAP.

Hugs. [/quote]

I sent my 16 y o to residential treatment. I didn't find that weekly therapy or even intensive outpatient was enough.  Problem is cost - insurance paid very little so it's mostly out of pocket. If you can afford it, it's worth looking into.  Good luck to you both. [/quote]

How long has he been back and has he maintained learned coping mechanisms?[/quote]

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