Posted by beppe3 on July 1, 2003, at 0:45:44
In reply to Zero Motivation, posted by AOB on June 24, 2003, at 13:40:22
Sorry to hear about you and your son's struggle. From my personal battle with depression and alcohole-drug dependance I have found the 12 step program to be the 1 thing that has kept me functioning through my battles.
I was first diagnosed with depression after my hsopitalization for an eating disorder over 15 years ago. Over the years I have tried different medications, a variety of therapy, compolete denial of having a problem to using drugs and alcohol to self medicate my ups and downs.Point being after 15 years of trial an error I recently was forced into AA and it has been my saving grace. I don't like going to meetings half the time, but afterwards I alwyas hear something I need to hear. The program holds me accountable for my actions and it is giving me the tools to get back on my feet and off of SSI.
I strongly suggest you get a list of AA meetings in your area and try to get your son to go sit in and just listen and that you go to an alanon meeting and get support for yourself and receive the tools you'll need to help you and your son.
Once again, I'm speaking from experience.
Good luck and have faith!
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