switching doctors is really not an option right now I didn't have any thoughts of switching Dr's while he is in the hospital. I suggested switching was an option in case your brother has complained in the past and nothing was done to his satisfaction.
I didn't know of anyone that had taken it, it is not the "usual" one that is prescribed BB said it was used fairly often. Not as common as some meds were perscribed. Dr's have their favorite group of drugs, so what one Dr perscribes might/will be different for similar symptoms.
What is popular/common in midly depressed people, willing to talk about their depression might be totally different for someone like your brother. How many suicidal people does the average person like you and I talk to or hear about? Not too many that I know of. Mild to moderate depression, sure a fair amount of those types of problems are talked about.
My brother speaking up has always been one of his downfalls - That is common. That is one reason I suggested something like tough love if he stays with you.
While I was in a Adult Children of (parent/s) Alcoholics, some of the other members of the self-help group were on AD's and it was common for several of the people on AD's to cut back or quit taking their meds. Some of the side effects were the reasons for a few, but most depressed people thought they could tough it out and do OK w/o meds.
I could tell when some guys cut back on their meds by how the person acted.
right now he needs a little coaxing Yes, right now but don't try to be his mother so he can be irresponsible.
I don’t know about other people, but I think work and keeping busy solves/improves some mental health problems. I saw guys w/o work not get better. Just my opinion and observations.
