Lt, yes I totally agree. I hate that out society is overmedicated. For me, it is always a last resort. I don't even take something for a headache. I am weary of things....
I never thought in a million years I would do this for my kid. After I found out about the attempt ( which he had already been in counseling) and knew we were dealing with severe anxiety & depression, I would have done anything. Several counselors & psychiatrist kept pushing meds. I was hesitant, but even s17 said he needed something. I was so lost and scared. I asked millions if questions, including, how soon he would be able to get off, as this was hopefully temporary.
I did it w the intent of being temp (she said at least 1 yr). It's been about 1/3 of that. It is not helping as far as I can see. Things have gotten much worse, which is why I feel everything needs to change.
I will talk about weaning him off at the next appt. they do make him go for blood tests, which I will take him tomorrow to see what is in his system.
I feel for him. Not only was his family ripped apart overnight, he dealt w his grandmothers cancer battle (they are very close), his cousin (who he looked up to) killed in an accident, his best friend moved out of state, the neighbor who he grew up with and spent every day with (like brothers) had to move out bc of his stepdad, so now they never see eachother. He has been failing (honor student) the last two yrs & has seen everything he thought his future go down the tubes, he sees his sister doing extremely well in school & sports & everyone lives her. It's just been a lot for him to deal with. He said in front of xh the other day, "mom, do you know what it is like to look up to someone your entire childhood since the day you were born, written every project/ report about this person since elementary school and now you don't want to ever be anything like this person? Ouch.
So, thanks lt. I will def look into that recommendation. It is our first priority to get this kid back on track!!
