I posted a graphic the other day (scroll down to see it in a prior post) showing a list of ADHD symptoms that were a surprise to me.
Depression and ADHD can coexist, but sometimes ADHD *causes* depression. Whatever the root of the depression, it can be debilitating. We have experienced days with my son where he could not get out of bed, hid under blankets, begged us to not make him go to school, actively avoided engagement with even online friends, and expressed suicidal thoughts. This “stuff” is TERRIFYING for parents. I am not a doctor, a therapist, or anything close to be being licensed to dealing with depression, but I will tell you this…. there are resources to help you navigate the best ways to help your kid (or any loved one!). Sometimes it’s taking a medication, sometimes it’s getting off a medication that’s causing suicidal ideation, and sometimes it’s a combination of all sorts of things. It can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. This ADDitude magazine article offers some useful insights.
