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Dr Bradley thank you for providing a place to write about what we are going through. I always felt better sharing and seeing that others are trying to cope with similar issues.

But to come and...

I also had asked about boarding schools for our 15 yr old son a month or so ago.

Dr B, your response was essentially the same and I can't tell you how shocked I was at my gut response to the idea...

Hi Dr Bradley,
It's so strange to read what I posted. We are still having issues, it just all seems to blend together. I know I should keep a journal, but honestly I'm so tired of all the drama,...

We do have an apptointment this week but I think you are right, we need to visit both Doctors as a group. It is possible that having a calm discussion in front of a 3rd party will be what makes him...

several days of my husband running inteference have made me more calm about current situation.

We've finally gotten to the point where we can discuss the pros and cons of our different styles...

I've been here before, 15yr old son emerging from cutting, depression, ADD. Seeing Meds Dr as well as psychologist to talk to. (Also possibly future career as an working actor. He's in Drama...

Thanks Dr Bradley, I guess since I haven't done it, and we've been through some tough issues, I didn't realize how uncomfortable the idea made me. For the reasons you mention.

Also as I said for...

Haven't been here in awhile. My now 15yr old son on meds for depression, possible bi-polar, and ADD seems to be in some ways in a better place this yr (10th grade) His teachers seem to think so. As...

I hope others have found this as well. I just started it, may get the kids their own copy. It is really great. I very much recommend it for adults !!!!

Thank you again Dr Bradley !!

I wish you guys all the best, sounds like you are trying so hard, and care so much !!!

I just wanted to comment on the IM'ing. We've ( 2 boys 14 and 12). gong through numerous times where...

My story isn't exactly the same, but I want you to know how I feel for you. Our 14yr old son, has been treated for depression for over a yr now. But we do think he may be bi-polar as well. We...

Hi Linda, yep I know what you mean. Those moments when it just seems possible that things are ok. I've learned that there will be an end to that moment, but by the same token there will also be an...

I read your posts with such a lump in my throat. We have 2 sons (12 and 14) The 14 yr old has been having problems for a little over 2 yrs. It started w/ depression, which we didn't realize was more...

I understand, my husband also, though a very loving parent, is prone to just running out of steam. I loved what you said about "we'll provide what the law requires". In our house it's "food, clothes...

Yesterday was the 1st night of Passover for us, and as we were cleaning up and the kids ( boys 14 and 12) were going to bed, I had a sudden flash of last year's Holdiay. It wasn't a pleasant memory....

I knew I felt right about supporting his look, as long as it didn't break any of our family rules ( learning to say family rules instead of house rules..... I think they'll all grow up to be lawyers...

Just an update. We are moving along I think. Big changes in that our son (14) is now part of a punk band. WOW. This is some interesting stuff.

I'd really like to hear from other parents of punk...

I really want to wish you all the best. What a difficult decision. Your town is lucky to have a board member who so clearly cares about making the right decision. ( sounds like your kids are pretty...

I had to share a wonderful experience I had this weekend. Last Saturday was the Jewish holiday of Purim. A very happy holdiay, where things are turned topsy turvey. Kids ( and adults sometimes ) are...

I'm glad to see that someone else has had success getting the school involved. Someone at a parent meeting told me that she got the school to fax her a report on Fridays ( at her office, so no lost...

Since I wrote last we've had several Dr visits, an additional antiphsychotic added to his meds, and a pretty relaxing feb vacation with my husband's parents in florida. I took all my questions I...

I have felt so much better when I have written here before, I hope there are some hopeful words again. My 14 yr old son has been through cutting, depression, and I think successfully on...

THANKYOU !!! I now know what language my husband and I have been speaking. I was certain it wasn't English based on the effect ( or lack of effect ) it was having on our 14yr son.

Actually if...

After posting with a number of events which made my husband and myself ( and both our kids probably) feel so upset and out of control, I wanted to post with what's going on today.

Today, right...

When you wrote "I asked him if he was angry at his father. He filled up with tears, but said no - Clue #1, I believe. "

Boy did that get me. My 14 yr old, tall, smart, looks much older than he is,...