Hello. I am not a medical person but I have been on medication for anxiety and depression for close to 50 years. I have done well and have managed my illness, with the help of both a good Therapist and a good Pychiatrist, for a better part of my life.
What I know is that there is a right medication for everyone and you just have to be patient and consult with a Pychiatrist who is very knowledgeable about it. I have recently changed Dr’s because my medication was not working well enough and my prior Dr just couldn’t get it right. Within six weeks with the new Dr. I am feeling so much better and more like myself than I have in a while. Yes I have had to go through some medication changes and I still am. It is not easy but it is worth it.
No one should have to suffer from anxiety and depression especially with all the new medications and treatment information that is out there.
Some have already said this but exercise of just walking can help so much. I try to walk everyday even if only 20 minutes.
I hope there is a way that you can help your grandson find a new Pychiatrist and a good Therapist if he doesn’t have one. They can be a life saver. I got my recommendations from my General Practitioner MD.
Just an FYI I suffered from Agoraphobia with extreme panic attack’s at the age of 18 through 20. A good caring Thetapist literally saved my life. It can be a long road to recovery but it is well worth it. One day at a time. He can get better and even back to school at some point. He is fortunate to have you supporting him. Keep it up he needs it maybe more than you know. One person can make a difference. Hope he gets the care he needs. No one is obligated to stay with a Dr who’s care is not working. Wish you all the best.