Donna,

Your message was posted quite a while ago, so I'm not sure if you are still on this board. If so, I am a parent of a 14-yr-old boy with clinical depression (medicated with lexapro). He retreats when his depression increases, and is currently having a very hard time getting up in the morning. He often misses his 1st class, and sometimes he's 2nd and 3rd. It does not seem at all related to what class it is, as he misses some of his favorate classes.

We are at a loss as to how to help him. All our methods of trying to get him up on time have failed. We tried to change/increase his medication, but he refuses to see the doctor.

Any help or places to turn would be greatly appreciated.

-- Buffy