Meds May Not Be the Best Solution Posted: 11-01-03 16:03pm
Aderall is an addictive amphetamine (aka
speed) which could be causing his problem
with sleep. Also, physical withdrawals
from amphetamines can cause depression.
Treating the depression with
anti-depressants usually tends to create a
general feeling of apathy that allows the
person suffering from the initial problem,
to hide the depression that was caused by
the solution to the initial problem, as
well as the physical damage caused by the
solution.
Minor problem -> meds -> another
problem -> more meds -> more serious
problems
perhaps
meds are not the solution.
i'm not completely familiar with your
situation, however add/adhd are two of the
most commonly overdiagnosed "disorders".
There are documented cases of people
giving their kids meds or even alcohol to
"calm them down" - which is horrible.
Akll kids are hyper, and all kids have an
attention deficit, especially those raised
in front of a tv.
More often, the family situation itself
may cause and explain many of his
symptoms, and being prescribed a cocktail
of mood altering substances would only
de-stabilize his normal ability to
function. Some people really do need
meds, but most of the time a good
therapist (psychologist, not psychiatrist)
would be able to navigate through the
superficial symptoms to the core of his or
the family's problems - fears,
resentments, etc.
The "family problems" have an incredible
impact on every member of the family, and
children lack the coping skills to deal
with issues such as divorce, death,
fights, financial problems, stress, etc.
Our society has a tendancy to try to solve
any problem with a pill, instead of trying
to find a physical, emotional, or
spiritual balance. Keep in mind that
doctors make more $ by writing
prescriptions than anything else.
Sports, changes in diet, mediation, and
other types of alternative medicine have
been used for centuries to help us reach a
physical / emotional / and spiritual
balance - and generally these methods
don't have unwanted side-effects (other
than requiring time and commitment).
I hope you find the best solution for you
and your son. Good luck!
Daniel
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A-Lil'Mama*2
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
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Daniel Posted: 11-06-03 16:31pm
Although your post was not directed toward
me, I find it very helpful. I am
currently battling the decision to take
the well butrin or not. I know that I get
depressed, but I do not want to take meds.
For it. I want to be strong, and beat
this thing for myself, by myself. When I
do take the pills for a couple of days, I
feel like a zombie. I am scared to drive
for fear of not paying attention and
having an accident. Then, I begin to feel
like I really am crazy. So, I dont take
the next couple of doses, then I end up in
the bed, in tears, and screaming at
everyone in confusion. Do you think that
I should take the pills, or can I overcome
this on my own?
Thanks,
marissa
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STLSingleMomma
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 30 Location: St. Louis, MO
Question For You.... Posted: 11-10-03 01:30am
I just have a question for you regarding
meds for depression.
My mother put it this way:
"if you had diabetes, would you have a
problem with taking medication to help
your condition?"
i take medication for my depression, but
only after going through therapy to figure
out why I had the depression in the first
place. I've had depressive episodes all
my life, since I was in the 5th grade.
My therapist and psychiatrist consulted
together to find that my depression was
most likely chemical, and not situational,
hence, long-term medication as well as
therapy would be beneficial.
Now that I am aware of the emotional
issues stemming from my depression, I can
tell why the medication is necessary.
Medication may not be needed, but some
sort of treatment is.
The medication has made my life livable
and fullfilling.
Good luck,
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danielv
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Antidepressants Posted: 11-10-03 01:49am
take them
or not?
that's really for a professional to
determine, but perhaps you could seek an
alternative treatment to compliment
them.
side
effects?
for antidepressants/meds to work properly
you usually need to take them regularly
for 6 to 8 weeks to see the results. If
you don't like the side-effects you're
getting I would recommend consulting your
doctor to find out if he/she can prescribe
something else. Taking them, stopping,
starting really screws up your brain
chemistry.
Sometimes people get more
depressed/suicidal when they stop an
antidepressant then the ever were before
it especially if you're on and off.
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A-Lil'Mama*2
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 89 Location: The Sunshine State
Thank You Posted: 11-10-03 02:01am
Thank you both for your advice.
Today I blew up at my husband for no
reason. Even though I know that the anger
and pain always subsides, during this
time, I cry so much, and I feel that life
will no longer go on, or be the same. How
do I get therapy?
