Thank you very much. This site had a wealth of information.

Almost forgot, my daughter sees the child psychologist every couple weeks and they work on coping skills, and talk about whatever needs to be talked about. Right now it's more of a maintaining a relationship, but when she does really need her, my daughter is comfortable with her and will talk to her.

Hi, I am sorry for what you are going through right now. One thing I do know at this point is that I have a 12 year old daughter and we wouldn't be where we are today without the support of her child psychologist and her psychiatrist. Your comment that your psychiatrist about threw up his hands at the last appt. concerns me. A really good psychiatrist will keep plugging along with you, helping your through etc. Maybe it's time to find a new psychiatrist. I know this is not an easy task, but maybe it's time to talk to someone else. I'm not great at navigating this site, so I might have missed some things on your profile. Is there medication involved at this point? Maybe a tweaking of the meds or a low dose of anti-depressant is in order? I'm sorry if I missed something here. I wasn't thrilled about starting meds with my daughter when she was 10, but I have to tell you, she is in such a better place now. She is doing well in school etc. Seriously consider talking to another psychiatrist. I noticed you said no official diagnosis. It will help to have that diagnosis to understand what you are dealing with. Many on the spectrum can suffer from low self esteem, depression, anxiety etc. Don't give up, please keep trying. Get another opinion and find someone who thinks they can help him and who wants to work with you to make his life the best possible life. He's still so young, there is so much potential in these kids.

GM I would have my son list every strength he possesses and I would have post it notes declaring just how special he is. Does he have friends I would throw some sleepovers with his friends and let them explain how great he is. Your son is a shining star slowly but surely he will realize just how bright he shines GBU both...

Thank you :)