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<blockquote data-quote="goldenguru" data-source="post: 84307" data-attributes="member: 1545"><p>Welcome!!</p><p></p><p>I find it compelling that your son was functioning normally until age 14. Most of our kids showed very early signs of impairment. My daughter for instance was in therapy from about age 8. So based on that ... I might wonder if your son is experiencing some level of teenage angst.</p><p></p><p>Negative drug tests ... that is a good sign.</p><p></p><p>The effect that the peer group has on kids this age can't be understated. If he is running with a counter culture ... he's going to do whatever they are doing.</p><p></p><p>Is he medication compliant with the depression medications? </p><p></p><p>Maybe the family would benefit from some family therapy ... since it sounds like there are some struggles in communication.</p><p></p><p>Your post described my brother. He went through the same issues his junior/senior year. He graduated by the skin of his teeth. He spent a few years after high school being difficult and my parents finally kicked him out. The good news is that he finally grew up and today is a wonderful mature father and man.</p><p></p><p>All kids go through levels of angst at this age. It's a matter of degree.</p><p></p><p>Set appropriate boundaries. Follow through with consequences. Continue to encourage therapy. And try to find a way to get you and hubby on the same page. Strength in numbers ya know??</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="goldenguru, post: 84307, member: 1545"] Welcome!! I find it compelling that your son was functioning normally until age 14. Most of our kids showed very early signs of impairment. My daughter for instance was in therapy from about age 8. So based on that ... I might wonder if your son is experiencing some level of teenage angst. Negative drug tests ... that is a good sign. The effect that the peer group has on kids this age can't be understated. If he is running with a counter culture ... he's going to do whatever they are doing. Is he medication compliant with the depression medications? Maybe the family would benefit from some family therapy ... since it sounds like there are some struggles in communication. Your post described my brother. He went through the same issues his junior/senior year. He graduated by the skin of his teeth. He spent a few years after high school being difficult and my parents finally kicked him out. The good news is that he finally grew up and today is a wonderful mature father and man. All kids go through levels of angst at this age. It's a matter of degree. Set appropriate boundaries. Follow through with consequences. Continue to encourage therapy. And try to find a way to get you and hubby on the same page. Strength in numbers ya know?? [/QUOTE]
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