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[quote=Anonymous]Op, I'm so sorry.  You've gotten some really great advice here and I'm glad to see so much support. It's excruciating. Ignore the ignorant trolls.

You mention a recent medical diagnosis. Epilepsy?  Some anti seizure meds can help with mood stability so you may want to discuss with his neurologist. I second CBT but know first hand it's hard to get them to 1) attend and 2) participate.  The thing that judgmental people don't understand is that many types of mental illness are nearly impossible to diagnose in teenagers because teenagers are often moody and difficult. They are often officially and properly diagnosed in their 20s after the families have suffered for years.

We are in a similar situation. We continue to encourage (and even bribed with no success) CBT, supplement with B vitamins, probiotics, vitamin D and fish oil- all proven to aid in mood disorders. I have blood work checked occasionally to make sure we're not overdoing it. We made some lifestyle changes that reduce the amount of change in DC's life. DC did receive a diagnosis of anxiety and depression but refused medication for some legitimate reasons which I respect. We will reconsider if things get worse. I also second summer camp. Only those of us who live it understand- these issues have all caused my own health to suffer and i now have my own stress-induced medical problems to manage.

If you do CBT, be sure to find someone who does real CBT- many therapists say they do, but they don't. Talk therapy doesn't do it.

Wishing you peace,
Someone who really understands[/quote]

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