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[quote=Anonymous]OP, we hospitalized dd for 10 days when she was in 9th grade because she was suicidal. At the recommendation of her therapist, we took her to Dominion Hospital in Falls Church. It was the worst day of my life. Given that she was my kid, I expected that she would do therapy at some point but I never expected we'd have to hospitalize her. That was really hard. But it turned out to be the best thing we could have done. She got on meds (which she hadn't taken before) which lightened her depression enough for her to start getting better. She had a long hard slog after that but now she's in her 20s and doing much better. However, I think what you're facing has got to be much harder. We were very happy with dd's experience at Dominion but I don't know whether that would be the best place for your son. Just know that I'm thinking of you and hoping your son finds his way. It's very tough to be a parent and watch your child struggle like that. Good luck![/quote]
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