Should I take her to her doctor first or a counselor? Are there treatments other than medication? I will do what is necessary to help her feel better, but I hate the thought of putting her on medication. Is it dangerous for teenagers to be on anti-anxiety medications?
2007-04-26 03:13:26 · 12 answers · asked by kat 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Take her to a good therapist. Do not take her to the family doctor for a prescription of xanax or other sedatives; if you do, then you will be dealing with an addiction. Sometimes medications at therapeutic doses are OK to start with if her symptoms are severe, but therapy has a very good success rate.
2007-04-26 04:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by JD, MAPSY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I started when I was 18. If I had not been put on anti-anxiety medication, I would never have gone to school and been successful.
Social anxiety can cause these feelings, which can also lead to severe depression,
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...
There is hope; I've been there, and still am there, it is a long, hard struggle. I recommend
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me, with mild anti-anxiety meds. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.
Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.
Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.
The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/au... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.
I recommend a mild anti-anxiety med, and a beta-blocker (it will reduce shaking and tremors enormously, but only use in extreme situations) in addition to CBT therapy.
Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!
2007-04-28 17:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by Advice Please 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So far you are on the right track. I suggest you quit trying to figure out which direction to go at this moment. Better you keep true to your word letting him know that; when the time is right you and him will both know if the relationship is to be. In the meantime there is nothing wrong with dating and going out on your own terms generally excluding all kids. Your boyfriend will never understand the grief his daughter can cause, so it's really no use trying to convince him. His love for his daughter has evolved over years and the relationship between you and him is next to brand new. If there is a partner to be had here, it won't be affected by this temporary set back. If you love him tell him so, but let him know there can never be a battle of the wills between you and any of his or your Children. They will either have to accept, or the relationship will eventually end.
2016-05-19 02:31:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a physical - just to rule anything else out. Your doctor may also be able to recommend a therapist for your daughter. Go with your daughter for the first session and make clear your feelings on medication - do not see a psychiatrist, see a psychologist.
2007-04-26 06:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i am 15 years old and I definitley know a little about this, first of all she should see a therapist immediatley but not just any a cognative therapist, cognative therapist work on behaviors and really help with anxiety
my 11 year old sister has had anxiety since the age of 4, she was put on a pill called zoloft at 8 and honestly she is a new person, i have also gone on zoloft for my ocd, it is child friendly and has changed both of our lives dramatically
2007-04-26 03:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T GET HER ON MEDS PLEASE! meds are just something that puts off solving the problem. all teens have stress and anxiety. talk to her, ask her why she feels this way. if you can't get thru, go see a doctor, but NOT for medication purposes. its deeper than trying to hide it with drugs. anti-anxiety meds cause depression in teens and cause moods swings like crazy. my friend was on them and she was horrible for a long time. and all she ever wanted was her mom to talk to her, help her with things instead of ignoring it with meds. as mom's , its our job to listen. i suggest doing that before anything else
2007-04-26 03:24:22 · answer #6 · answered by Beegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my teenage daughter told me she thought she had anger issues just last month and I took her to the social worker at school and she is talking with her 1 hour ever 2 weeks and it seems to be helping her. Life is so stressful for kids and for adults alike. I think its good that our daughters are speaking out about how they feel. Maybe you might want to contact her school counseling center.She may just need to talk her feeling out with someone she feels she can trust with confidentiality
2007-04-26 06:13:12 · answer #7 · answered by ladydaisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing is to take her to a doctor so that you can have a diagnosis. Also, be very understanding of her feelings. Even though you have done everything to make her happy, she may still have these uncontrollable feelings. Please do not get discouraged with her...just be there.
2007-04-26 03:23:28 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found that acupuncture works very well for teenage girls. Find a female acupuncturist who also practices Traditional Chinese Medicine. They can do wonders, and you avoid getting your daughter drugged for something her body can cope with naturally.
2007-04-26 04:22:42 · answer #9 · answered by frzn grrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to the Dr first as he has to start the visiting to a psychiatrist= a lot of teens in todays way of living suffer a lot and many parents aren,t even aware of it as the kids don,t seek help =you are great to get your child some help now ,so she can get better sooner=she is a trouper for coming to you as well
2007-04-26 03:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋