they say he is depressed and has an attachment disorder but my gut feeling is that they realy dont want to deal with his behavior issues and want him zoned out all day so they dont have to deal with him. what should i do?? he is in counsling and has not been there more than a month and a half some one please help me out here. very concerned mother.
2006-11-03 08:51:19 · 9 answers · asked by mixed_vanilla_swirl 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If your gut instinct says that he doesnt need the anti-depressants then listen to them!!! Obviously if stopping the medication will cause harm in anyway then seek medical advice first, but always listen to what you feel - theres nothing better than a mothers instincts!!! I also think that this form of medication would be a 'last resort' ESPECIALLY on a child so young - I would give him all the love, cuddles, attention, fun and time that a mother can give and more - it will take alot out of you but your son comes 1st and he needs you now.
2006-11-03 09:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by niccilicci 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak with your pediatrician, who should be the main doctor in all of this. If you do not have one, go to a free or low-cost health clinic in your area. It might help if you get opinions from 2 or 3 different doctors. Based on the child's history and current behavior, they may make different recommendations. But you have to do what you, as a parent, feel is best for the child.
Also, if he is in school, contact his teacher or school nurse and ask for an evaluation by a school psychologist. That person should have at least a master's degree in child development or child psychology. Speak with the school psychologist and find out what s/he recommends.
And check in the phone book for mental health practitioners that deal with children. Most are reluctant to put such a young child on medication unless there's a severe problem.
You may be asked, by any clinician, to participate in family therapy as part of the child's treatment. And any members of your family should go also - father, step-father, siblings, whatever. It will be worth it though, to get this little guy on the right track.
2006-11-03 08:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello "mixed vanilla". I understand your concern. However you are not alone. There is thousands of people going through the same thing. I suffer from depression. Depression is caused by an unbalance in brain neurotrasmiters in charge of good mood (biological explanation). The "spiritual explanation" is that he has a spirit attached to his aura causing the symptom. Med´s have worked for me Cymbalta and Zyprexa. Its chemicals make you "feel good" but they do not solve the problem. One has to get to the root of the problem. I agree that sometimes doctors just give meds to not deal with the problems. My advice is to keep on with therapy for a while to get to the root of the problem. If the kid does not improve, then later try medicines. If you have further questions write me Argentox2@yahoo.com
2006-11-03 10:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, hon I wouldn't put my 5 yr old on antidepressants. My daughter, who is 5, had horrible outbursts. I thought she might be bipolar, depression runs in the family. She went to a therapist, and now she is much better. I didn't have to put her on any meds, and the therapist didn't even suggest it. Seek a second opinion before u give a child that young antidepressants.
2006-11-03 09:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your gut feelings are absolutely correct. Find a second, third, 4th opinion, etc., if necessary. Antidepressants in children that y
oung have no long term studies.
2006-11-03 08:55:49 · answer #5 · answered by eileen k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a psychiatrist, that is the only sane answer. Anti depressants affect kids totally differently than adults.
2006-11-03 12:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go and get a second opinion. I know that seems like more work, but this doesn't sound right.
2006-11-03 08:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is so sad what happened?... well take him away from "them" who ever "they" are and dont put your baby on drugs .... continue the counseling (maybe together also) if it is the counselor saying this ... change counselors quickly he (she) is not a counselor just a drug pusher... give your child lots and lots of love and understanding.. but no drugs... good luck
2006-11-03 09:18:39 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second opinion.
2006-11-03 09:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by Tawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋