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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anyone BTDT?
Background: Young adult DS with depression, anxiety and ADD. Numerous behaviors that are odd and dysfunctional. Mood is generally stable, still moderately depressed and unmotivated. Taking prescribed meds as directed.
Things observed that I want to pass on (and I realize there is confidentiality between DS and providers, so they will take info, but not share back with me): Lying episodes, evidence of what I think are self-sabotaging behaviors, and expressions of suicidal thoughts.
The suicidal stuff is a concern, obviously, but he has no plans and it was only a one time expression of "sometimes I think it would be better if I'd never been born" and "I would never do anything, because I love you, and it would hurt you too much".
Because of the lying, I am afraid he might be glossing over things with his therapist and psychiatrist. I have no way of knowing obviously, so I want to be sure they are getting a different viewpoint.
What do you think? Do I do this by email, a phone call? Has it been helpful for your loved one, if you have given the therapist and/or doctor more info?[/quote]

You stated that your son has ADD, depression and anxiety. The professionals know the behavioral issues and tendencies someone like your son has. Could he benefit from your sharing with the professional? I would think so. But would your son be willing to allow that? If he would, and is largely committed to the solutions, then I believe it best to do so together. One risk you take though is if he isn't really ready then he will go on the defensive and spend way too much time trying to persuade that those issues aren't real. Which is a nice way of saying...he will lie about it.

One thing that you will need to learn to do...let go. As much as you want to help your son you cannot control what he does or does not reveal nor can you control what he does in his day to day. AND, it takes a lot of patience along the way. For instance you will need patience to not project conclusions or impose past results on the present effort.

I hope your son stays the course and get this taken care of. I can tell you from experience it isn't easy but life is so much better with the larger part of the load off and the knowledge and ability to handle that which remains.[/quote]

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