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Mental Health Support

Tobin S.

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10. Don't be afraid to try meds.

Reply to woodsprite (Reply #8)

Thu Jan 22, 2015, 08:25 PM

Jan 2015

Go with the other practice that does everything, and if they write her a prescription make sure she takes it like she's supposed to.

Depression can be tricky to treat. Some people respond well to meds, others have a little improvement, and for a few they don't offer any relief. But if you don't try you won't know. And if they work it will be a lot easier, and probably a lot more effective, than years of talk therapy. You will have your daughter back.

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College age child with depression, anxiety and stress [View all] woodsprite Dec 2014 OP

A very quick response: elleng Dec 2014 #1

My roommate in school was the smartest guy in the class Turbineguy Dec 2014 #2

My Bachelor's degree took nine years and I was "asked" to take "time away" twice. hunter Dec 2014 #3

my 2 cents olddots Dec 2014 #4

Thank you all for your replies. She signed a consent so my husband and I could talk with the Dr. woodsprite Dec 2014 #5

I have a perfectionistic daughter, as well bloom Dec 2014 #6

I fully understand, especially about recognizing the need in yourself. woodsprite Jan 2015 #9

you are lucky that she would do this. mopinko Dec 2014 #7

Looks like we may have to take a step backward. woodsprite Jan 2015 #8

Don't be afraid to try meds. Tobin S. Jan 2015 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author olddots Jan 2015 #11

I spent and hour just yesterday with my mother. Peace Seeker Aug 2015 #12