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@anitamarie. I have suffered from severe anxiety and depression for more than 25 years. If you wish to know the details of my illness please click on my name. I am not a doctor but I believe your son requires treatment with medications; psychotherapy alone will not be enough. Please consult a good psychiatrist who can find the right drug for him. Some trial and error may be required. Has he tried Citalopram? It has very few side effects. If it works for him it would be great. Also, please do not have any prejudices against medication; it may be necessary in many cases. And please don't be in a hurry to stop his medication if his condition improves. Depression and anxiety are chronic illnesses which may require lifelong treatment, just like other chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Because of his young age, his illness is probably chronic. I hope this is helpful. May God bless him.
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@pankaj- Excellent encouraging words & wisdom! @anitamarie, as one who has also suffered mant years ago with Panic disorders, etc. once I finally got help with Psychiatrist and started with 1 mg of Klonopin well over 20 years ago I was able to take back my life. I have continued to be on the same dosage over all these years and have discussed tapering, etc. over many years and in the end I've decided for me why change something that works! I have no side effects that I am aware of and not even aware that I am on any drug. Just wanted to encourage you to consider the wise words of @pankaj on this subject. May God bless you both.@thankful
Thank you to everyone for your replies. I appreciate it very much. My son is seeing his psychologist again this Thursday. I will ask her about the medication you all have mentioned. Thank you!! Blessings and happy holidays to everyone 😀
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@pankaj I had successful treatment on Citalopram also. It literally saved my life. I am considered to have chronic depression although it has not been treated pharmacologically in several years. I am very aware and monitor myself very closely, and not afraid to raise my hand if I need help. @anitamarie I hope you find the correctforyourson method of working with his issues. It is highly individualized.
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