Hi,

I hope the Valium helps you. It is a good med.

It is great that you and your child are talking. I really hated every minute of school at that age and I was not even depressed. I think that schools can be alienating for some children.

The psychiatrist will come up with a diagnosis which will give you leverage when you need to get the school to make accommodations.
In the meantime, does your 13 year old get enough sleep? Some exercise?

M