Autism Support Group

Since D-A has been diagnosed when he was about 2.5 he is now five i have been seriously battling with depression, i must admit i have had attacks before then but since his diagnosis i feel it even more....

I watched Autism the musical (0n British TV) this morning and i definintely related to the parents on there, especially the fear of the unknown bit

The problem is i want to get over this depression and loss and for me and Dave to move on... apart from going to see the doctor does anyone have any ideas to get out of this hole?

Dave is an only child

Thanks

I saw the documentary "Austim the Musical" a few months ago, I thought it was both inspiring and depressing. When it was over I felt sad for some of the kids, I felt like the parents were portrayed as depressed and dissapointed. My heart broke for the girl Lexi every time her mother spoke, it seemed like the mom blamed her daughter for making her life miserable At least her father loved her no matter what her struggles were. The little biracial boy had a mom that seemed totally out of control, she was so agressive! Anyway, I finihed the movie with an uneasy feeling deep in my gut.

There is nothing wrong with going to see a specialist about your depression, you always have the choice to take medication or not. Sometimes just talking to a professional can help work out some of your feelings.

I just today went on anti-depressant drugs. I have been trying to fight the depression for a while too now. I have a 9 year son. But he is going through a stage that is getting very hard so I decided that I needed help. So along with the medication I joined this group and am going to start counsling. Because I know anything that affects me will affect my son and I don't want that.

I was a bear without my anti-depressants and had an extremely hard time coping with everyday activities. I am by far, a much better wife and mother now.

Medications are not for everyone, but for me it was what I needed.

I have bi-pola disorder and I have been using copping mechanism to deal with my 6 year old. I want to ask for help from a mental health professional to obtain my medication; however I am reluctant to reach out because I am afraid that they may call children service to evaluate if I am the best care giver for my son. I know that I am I just don't want the extra stress from an out side agency. Do any one have any advise about this?