Posted by Dinah on August 22, 2008, at 16:52:17
In reply to Depression -passing it on **S. Trigger**, posted by B2chica on August 22, 2008, at 9:30:32
I've always been aware of the possibility with my son. Mental illness runs on my mother's side of the family, and less severe but still serious depression runs on my father's side of the family. Both my husband and I probably qualify as having an anxiety disorder. To top it off my son is a very sensitive kid, and while that's wonderful and I am so proud of him, it does increase his chances of having problems with anxiety etc.
What we've done is just provide him with as supportive an environment as we can. His teachers and school have always been supportive as well, and whenever problems start to develop we seek the appropriate consultations. Because of that he's learning some of the CBT skills I didn't learn until I was an adult. He is really very good at using them, and manages to be pretty resilient and becoming more so every year.
You're aware of the potential and know what signs might be problematic. That puts you ahead of a lot of parents. My parents didn't have a clue of what to do.
Have you had any medication changes lately? Dropping down in mood and getting intrusive thoughts might indicate that it's time to check in with your pdoc?
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