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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 666254" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Welcome, DesparatelyAfraid.</p><p>I am so sorry you are going through this.</p><p>You can either post here or on the General Parenting board. He's under 18 and still living with you, so General is still fine. Just read the posts and see which ones you identify most with.</p><p></p><p>In regard to your son's attitude, was he always precocious and depressed? IOW, maybe you just started to notice it when it got worse. Or maybe, now that I re-read your note ... maybe something DID happen. Going back to school will he a nightmare? Why? If he's that bright, he should be acing everything. Does he have friends? Have you spoken with them? </p><p></p><p>When he tried to run away from home, how long did he stay out? Did he pack clothing and food, carry cash? Matches? Blankets? Water bottle? Or just walk out the door? IOW, how well did he plan?</p><p>ls the therapist asking these questions?</p><p></p><p>If he's bright and likes to read, I'd get some books on cognitive therapy. Tell him that if he's willing to do the work, he may be able to help himself without medications. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bestselling-Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-Books/lm/R19MAZ3K4WIWHK" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Bestselling-Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-Books/lm/R19MAZ3K4WIWHK</a></p><p></p><p>Then again, he doesn't seem to want to work. Any idea if he's doing drugs?</p><p></p><p>Also, in regard to philosophy, try Ayn Rand, which is the exact opposite of the philosophy he is espousing (and if he hasn't seen any Nietsche yet, don't show him! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) "Authenticity" was a favorite topic of Martin Heidegger. You can look him up online. He talked about how death makes things "real," in regard to realizing what is important and how meaningless our daily projects are.</p><p>Did someone die recently? Or is he just really good at taking on the mantle of others' ideas so much that they become real for him? I think all teens go through this stage, but not to this degree.</p><p></p><p>I can feel your fear. So glad you found us. Others will be here shortly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 666254, member: 3419"] Welcome, DesparatelyAfraid. I am so sorry you are going through this. You can either post here or on the General Parenting board. He's under 18 and still living with you, so General is still fine. Just read the posts and see which ones you identify most with. In regard to your son's attitude, was he always precocious and depressed? IOW, maybe you just started to notice it when it got worse. Or maybe, now that I re-read your note ... maybe something DID happen. Going back to school will he a nightmare? Why? If he's that bright, he should be acing everything. Does he have friends? Have you spoken with them? When he tried to run away from home, how long did he stay out? Did he pack clothing and food, carry cash? Matches? Blankets? Water bottle? Or just walk out the door? IOW, how well did he plan? ls the therapist asking these questions? If he's bright and likes to read, I'd get some books on cognitive therapy. Tell him that if he's willing to do the work, he may be able to help himself without medications. [URL]http://www.amazon.com/Bestselling-Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-Books/lm/R19MAZ3K4WIWHK[/URL] Then again, he doesn't seem to want to work. Any idea if he's doing drugs? Also, in regard to philosophy, try Ayn Rand, which is the exact opposite of the philosophy he is espousing (and if he hasn't seen any Nietsche yet, don't show him! :) ) "Authenticity" was a favorite topic of Martin Heidegger. You can look him up online. He talked about how death makes things "real," in regard to realizing what is important and how meaningless our daily projects are. Did someone die recently? Or is he just really good at taking on the mantle of others' ideas so much that they become real for him? I think all teens go through this stage, but not to this degree. I can feel your fear. So glad you found us. Others will be here shortly. [/QUOTE]
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