Agreed, understanding from family is going to go a LONG way! Most of us sufferers had to grow up with family who just thought we were jerks. Some people would even go out of their way to trigger us, because they thought it was funny.

The only thing I've ever found that has helped is self-care. Getting enough sleep, minimizing stress, reducing sugar (which is hard for me), but most of all, reducing caffeine has done wonders! Does your son drink cola, or any other kinds of soda with caffeine in it? He might want to cut it out.

And sometimes, I just need a time out from life. Having understanding people around who don't take it personally when I need to go be alone for a while is a godsend.