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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 558138" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>My difficult child is on Citalopram. If he misses a few days in a row, we can notice his anxiety rising. He also received intensive therapy to gain tools and learn about anxiety.</p><p></p><p>I am glad that along with the medications, your difficult child is getting therapy to recognize the onset of anxiety and tools to combat it such as breathing exercises, journaling, talking to a friend, preparing for upcoming events where anxiety might kick in, etc. therapy will also help him understand how anxiety affects his body and mind thus giving him more control of the situation.</p><p></p><p>i understand his fear of medications. They really are scary because each person reacts differently. I would assure him that he would be started on a minimum dose to determine how his body accepts it and then increased to the dose best for him. I don't think the doctor would start anyone out full dose on a strong medication (you can verify with the doctor).</p><p></p><p>Then, assure him that the medication is not a set in stone forever thing unless it is working. If he does not like how he feels on it, the doctor will look for another medication. Docs know patients are not likely to take medications they don't trust or feel good on. </p><p></p><p>Help your son to make a list of his fears (and you can add yours) and discuss each one with the doctor who can answer your concerns and choose a medication based on these issues. </p><p></p><p>He will most likely be given two medications. One for every day to keep anxiety in control and a PRN for when he does have a panic attack. If the PRN proves to be too strong, ask for a lower dose.</p><p></p><p>You might like to open the conversation up as "difficult child, I want to put together a list of concerns you have about taking medications. I know one is that you don't know how they will make you feel. What are some others? I do understand these concerns an am interested in how the doctor would address them. Are you willing to hear what he says? We can't be the only ones with these fears. You don't have to make a decision at the meeting if you need time to think about what was said. It is a meeting to ask questions and get information. I am making a list of questions I want information on. How about you, can I help you make a list so we don't forget to ask something?" (I am assuming you can give him a day or two to process what he heard at the meeting and perhaps ask more questions before the medications are ordered? He might feel less pushed into it if given a little more time?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 558138, member: 5096"] My difficult child is on Citalopram. If he misses a few days in a row, we can notice his anxiety rising. He also received intensive therapy to gain tools and learn about anxiety. I am glad that along with the medications, your difficult child is getting therapy to recognize the onset of anxiety and tools to combat it such as breathing exercises, journaling, talking to a friend, preparing for upcoming events where anxiety might kick in, etc. therapy will also help him understand how anxiety affects his body and mind thus giving him more control of the situation. i understand his fear of medications. They really are scary because each person reacts differently. I would assure him that he would be started on a minimum dose to determine how his body accepts it and then increased to the dose best for him. I don't think the doctor would start anyone out full dose on a strong medication (you can verify with the doctor). Then, assure him that the medication is not a set in stone forever thing unless it is working. If he does not like how he feels on it, the doctor will look for another medication. Docs know patients are not likely to take medications they don't trust or feel good on. Help your son to make a list of his fears (and you can add yours) and discuss each one with the doctor who can answer your concerns and choose a medication based on these issues. He will most likely be given two medications. One for every day to keep anxiety in control and a PRN for when he does have a panic attack. If the PRN proves to be too strong, ask for a lower dose. You might like to open the conversation up as "difficult child, I want to put together a list of concerns you have about taking medications. I know one is that you don't know how they will make you feel. What are some others? I do understand these concerns an am interested in how the doctor would address them. Are you willing to hear what he says? We can't be the only ones with these fears. You don't have to make a decision at the meeting if you need time to think about what was said. It is a meeting to ask questions and get information. I am making a list of questions I want information on. How about you, can I help you make a list so we don't forget to ask something?" (I am assuming you can give him a day or two to process what he heard at the meeting and perhaps ask more questions before the medications are ordered? He might feel less pushed into it if given a little more time? [/QUOTE]
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