Posted by Annierose on March 21, 2008, at 11:27:27
In reply to Re: First post in this section...... » fleeting flutterby, posted by Dinah on March 21, 2008, at 10:45:22
Basically just adding to what Dinah's wrote about in her post.
My daughter started therapy 4 years ago with a traditional psychodynamic therapist. Within a month of weekly sessions, the t asked to meet with my husband and I.
She said she isn't one to suggest medication readily for anxiety and/or depression for children, but sometimes without the medication, the therapy process is impeeded. She referred us to a p-doc and within a few weeks the change in my daughter's life was amazing. Having that extra help, helped her to feel better about her self, her self control and more open to the therapy process. So in my daughter's situation, the medication was so helpful. We started her on a small dose and only raised it once over the years, and tried twice to ween her off unsuccessfully. She is one of those people that needs that extra help and thank goodness medication exists and work. My husband was so frightened and now he is a true believer and supporter.
There is no shame in taking a medication. You should be open to meeting with the p-doc and then you can decide what you want to do. You can say to yourself, "I'll try this for 4 weeks and re-evaluate".
Good luck. I can imagine how hard it is to trust the judgment of two differing opinions --- both whom you like.
I would at least give medications a try. Express to your p-doc your apprehension.
Annie
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