Hello, my son is 13 yrs old, and I'm 30 and I noticed that we both have been suffering from anxiety and depression. This year my son started 7th grade and got to chose whatever school he wanted due to his great grades. But this year he threw it all out the window. He began to fail, not do work, not care. And when we dicussed why he was doing this he simply said "I dont know". He did tell that schoolsuddenly became more challeging and he felt that he couldnt do it and when he didnt understand something then he was afraid to ask the teacher due to fear of his feelings of "not being good enough". He fears what other kids will think of him He fears failure so he just doesnt try. And I cant let him fail due to his fear. We are currently in week 2 and I can tell a difference in myself, but Im not sure about my son. So if there is anyone who can relate or anyone going through the program with their child would help greatly.

HI! My son is going to go thru the program too!!! He has autism, but I see a lot of anxiety in him, too.

Healing in process....

How old is your son? And how has he accepted the program so far. Its hard to tell if it is helping but we are only in week two, and i pray that this is life changing for me and him.

We have just begun the negative/positive self talk. He is 13 and has AS (Asperberger's Syndrome). It's a form of autism. He doesn't have panic attacks, just extreme stress and frustration. My niece is having panic attacks and I am going to talk to her today about them. So far, everything is ok. SOmetimes I can't see the difference in myself, but I am getting better each day. I have finally been able to detach myself from all the thoughts. It's like now I don't believe them like I used to. That's huge for me!!! Onwards and upwards from here. I will keep you posted on it. I am going to have him do the positive self talk all week. I should maybe see something by the end of the week.

Hey Seschols i had anxiety when i was very young also. Its hard for a kid cuz you are also trying to find out who you are. I wish you and your son the best of luck take care. There have been others on here who have talked about a kids program. I dont know where MWC is with it but maybe someday. good luck Poohbear

Yeah, I know he is trying to find himself (heck, half of us are too, ya know?), but I lift him as high as I can.
I don't think everything applies to him, but the positive self talk is certainly going to help him relax a little. He loves the relaxation tapes!

Healing, AS is a HIGH functioning form of autism. I think there was a guy here before, not sure if he still is around, but he was doing the program and seemed to be having success with it. Your son is 13 and is able to understand what is said in the lessons. I think he can learn so much from the lessons, even if he does not necessarily have issues with certain aspects. The entire program can be beneficial not only to him and his thoughts and behaviors, but also to recongnize and understand what others may be going through. Also, if he does not have an issue now, these things may pop up later in his life and the skills may help him later. Your son has a very loving, caring mother, he is very lucky. He is also very lucky that his mother invested in the program. Now, invest the time and effort and reap the benefits.

Today we started week 3 And this topic hits home for me Im so guilty of negative thoughts. This wiil be challanging for me, but I want to face it and change it. I hope my son will get the same benifit. I have to push him still to do the program and I wish that he wants to do this as much as I do.

Hello... I am new to this all... I used to be a happy and positive person...full of happiness and zest for life... then... about 8 years ago I had a sudden tragic loss... well a few losses to be exact in a short period of time...

I also met whom I thought was my knight in shining armor (my husband) and we have been together through ALOT... now in addition to my son- we have two adorable girls...

I am sure the losses are what made me vulnerable...and my being married to an alchoholic whom is verbally abusive to me and my son is not helping me... he is not all bad.
he just is trying to convince me that i am pyscotic and an unfit parent... i am neither...but he has stated that he is just "talking" and "words can never hurt"... mind games i know...

short of disrupting my family and uprooting the children from the only home that they have known...what am i to do?

he stated he would leave...now he refuses... and stated that i am mental and he would never leave...

of course the verbal abuse was not always there...but has escalated to a point in which I cannot handle any more... what is worse my 8 yr old tells me he hates his life and wants a day of peace... (scary)

i recently joined alanon... been to all of 2 meetings... but it is hard with my youngest being 4 months old and working full time...to find the time to get outside help...especially when i feel torn about leaving my kids...

but i am hoping that this program will help me find my way back to my old happy self and guide me out of this depression and hopefully help the kids as well... I plan on going through this program with my son... still waiting on the package to arrive...

any one out there been through anything similar???

absolutely I understand u. I lost me in a similar mess I am now determined to get Me back for my sake as well as my family's sake. I am sso glad to have read your post.