Dealing with Depression
Given the tragic events that have taken place in Virginia and all the news coverage that’s flooding every channel available, one aspect of this entire horrible ordeal that’s captured my own thoughts is depression.
Just over a year ago I took my own children to the doctor to be evaluated for depression. One suffers by internalizing his emotions, while the other bursts out in fits of anger. Quite the opposite for twins, but very real nonetheless.
While our doctor discussed depression and anxiety with my children, I listened intently. One point he really drove home and made sure the boys knew more then anything before they walked out of his office was that IF one particular medication didn’t help ease the issue, there were others we were going to try.
He stressed to each one that no matter how big the problem felt, it could be fixed. Maybe quickly and maybe over time, but there was nothing hopeless about their situation.
That precise portion of our doctors visit has played out in my mind over and over as if I were watching it on YouTube.
What could have possibly been going through this young mans mind to drive him to such a deep dark place that he would want to lash out in such a horrible way?
IF someone had taken him to a doctor like the one my boys went to, would that young man have found hope in such a dyer situation? Could it have possibly saved lives?
Since my boys have found the right medication, they are as bright and cheerful as they could be. I can’t imagine going back to the days without it. The days of knowing that my precious babies were actually having occasional thoughts that this world would be a better place without them.
My world would cease to exist.
My heart truly aches for all the parents of the children lost. Including Cho. What a terrible place he must have been in. So alone to the end.
Parents, I cannot urge you enough — don’t ever feel as though it’s just a phase your children are going through. Get them the help they need to make their little lives bright again.
I happen to be a fan of antidepressants. Though they come with the warning that they have caused thoughts of suicide, I believe it’s because these children have NOT had it explained to them that this drug may not work, but there are others.
When they feel all is hopeless and take a medication that is supposed to fix it, if it doesn’t work — these children are going to think they are going to always be unfixable.
Communication is key in making sure you find the proper medication that will release your child from their darkend world and make them cheerful and happy again.
Thoughts?
Tags: depression, anxiety, teens, Virginia Tech
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