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I've been reading about medications for depression and some of the side effects are downright scary, especially the one that links anti-depressants with suicide. My 19 year old is seems to be struggling with depression. Does anyone know what our family doctor is likely to do as far as treatment goes? Will the treatment be drug based or other?
 
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Your doctor will most likely give you options for treatment. Mine started out treating me for my ADHD because that can cause you to be depressed due to the frustrations that come along with having it. From there they might look into treating for both if needed.

It might take several different medications until you find one that works. When you have the right meds for ADD/ADHD your not going to be a zombie or hyper. Everything just kind of levels off for you.
 
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I don't know what your doctor will do, but I would agree that he's more likely to treat the ADHD first and see whether that affects the depression.
There are a lot of drugs available, and if one has side effects I'm sure she'll change to another.
Praying for your son and for you :hug:
 
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MountainBluebird said:
Yes, I suspect the depression is linked to his ADD. He has had struggles with depression off and on since he was in middle school. Thanks for your prayers.
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God bless you and your son. I pray that everything is helped as a result of your doctor's visit and possible medications.

Faithfully,
CH Sacerdote
 
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I am in similar situation with our son. He dropped out of school a year ago as a result. Recently the GP prescribed Prozac, which after three weeks seemed to start having a positive effect. Regret to say after a few months he stopped using it and got involved with wrong friends, and started using mariuana, despite our best efforts. Ironically, the weed seemed to help as well, but we are praying against the use.
Hope that helps. It's not easy dealing with these things. Be blessed.
 
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