Posted by Essence on September 25, 2003, at 11:01:56
In reply to Re: An Update » Essence, posted by Simcha on August 21, 2003, at 22:46:32
It's been just over 4 wks since my son started on Prozac. Initially I asked questions on here regarding a stimulant for ADD. When my son and I saw the (new)psychiatrist back in August, I went in expecting him to prescribe something for the ADD and I wanted to make an informed decision. Going through my son's history/file from years ago and presently, as well as all the new tests he had been put through, the psychiatrist determined that my son was not ADD, but most likely born with a mood disorder (depession) and anxiety, the anxiety disorder I already knew about, that was diagnosed 2 yrs ago, and there had been hints of depression but I blew it off because "kids" don't get depressed!!! Well smack me for that line of thought. Anyhow, when he told us this, I was very skeptical, still not believing it was Depression/anxiety creating this monster. He started his Prozac and I am totally shocked at the change in him. He is sleeping, which he has never done, he gets up feeling energized, he is pleasant and engaging, he even has a sense of humour!!! He is also bringing home high marks from school and his school work is being completed thoroughly in class. His teachers have all commented on how happy and easy going he is now and how pleasant he is to have in the classroom. It was hard for me to start him on this medication, but seeing him no longer suffering is a small trade-off for all the anxiety I had over it. Thnx again and I will post again regarding his progress. God Bless.
Ess
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