My brother is suffering from depression. It's pretty bad. He refuses to seek help. my mom is desperate to help. she takes lexapro...says it works great for her. my brother says he'll take it but won't go to the doctor. he is really out of sorts and my mom can't turn away from trying anything that might help....she can't get more lexapro from her doctor. can this be purchased on line?
2006-10-19 15:37:26 · 6 answers · asked by Juls 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You are not a doctor and should not be deciding what your brother needs. Different depression medications work differently for different problems and for different people. If your brother won't see a doctor and you have asked him to, and he is over the age of 18, then there is nothing else that you can do for him. Getting prescription medication for him illegally is a crime, aside from being dangerous for him physically and mentally.
If he is a minor then your parents can have him committed against his will. This sounds severe but is sometimes necessary in cases where the minor refuses to get help at their own will.
2006-10-19 15:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-30 19:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Felicia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to diagnose him yourself.
IF he is bad enough, there is a possibility you can have him TAKEN to the hospital to see a doctor.
I have seen several people carried away by the police. NOT because they threatened anyone or hurt any one, but because they were in such bad condition that they needed to see a doctor.
The probate judge is a good place to start. Stop by and tell her you suspicions and can she help. Have you ever thought that he may just be on drugs???? Good luck. Pops
2006-10-19 15:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by Pops 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be purchased online, but there is a really good risk that the pills you will get will be fake. PLEASE go to the Dr. depression/anxiety/bipolar is nothing to mess around with. It is a possibly life-threatening illness
2006-10-19 15:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you know he needs the medication? It's very risky if you do this. Tell your brother that he needs to see the doctor and if he doesn't, he's going to continue to be miserable and leave it at that.
2006-10-19 15:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well if hes old enough to refuse and to comply with house rules may be he should leave and quit driving ur mom nutts
then mabey she wont need a pill
2006-10-19 15:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋