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Teeter Totter ~ Finding a Balance Between Me-Hood and Motherhood
Gender: female Date of Birth: January 01, 1973 Member Since: September 11, 2007 Last Signed In: November 20, 2009 Blog Views: 14723 Send To A Friend Sign Guestbook Add as a Friend
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Peace of Mind
I did something this week that I never thought I’d do. I started my son on a prescription of Paxil. Yes, I too used to snub my nose at people who “medicated their children.” Who “took the easy way out.” It’s so easy to pass judgment when it’s not your own kid you see grappling with an issue bigger than them and losing every day. We went in to see our primary care doctor on Monday. She’s known man cub since he was six years old and he’s very comfortable talking with her. He talked to her alone for a bit, then I talked to her alone. She told us that she’s very comfortable prescribing him the lowest dose of Paxil to try. That it’s safer than anything else on the market and she thinks it will be a very helpful tool for man cub. She's had other teenage patients with Aspergers Syndrome and anxiety that its been very helpful for. She said that when teens with anxiety this severe get older, you need to start considering the dangers of “self medicating” and intervene. She told me that if he happened to be in a situation where he had an alcoholic drink and noticed that he felt “better” (and it may even help his stutter) then you have the recipe for disaster. I couldn’t agree more and it was that point right there that made up my mind. After reading a lot more about Serotonin dysregulation in Autism and Aspergers, I think we did the right thing. I didn't know that Serotonin also helps regulate Melatonin (needed for sleep. A supplement he's been taking since summer.) It's all really interesting. Of course I have my eyes and ears peeled for any side effects, but I feel really confident that we did the right thing. I really wrestled with this decision, so peace of mind is a wonderful gift to have right now. 4 comments from 3 users
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posted by
eileenjane
on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I think there's too much stigma attached to taking anti-depressants. I really believe in all the other things you listed like yoga and deep breathing and exercise, but if that's not enough, I don't think there should be any shame attached to getting a little better living through chemistry.
So many of us are wired in a way that makes us prone to this debilitating condition. It's no one's fault and it shouldn't be anyone's fault if we require a little help to get through it. Thinking positive thoughts for the man cub! I hope this really helps him a lot! posted by
creatress
on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Thanks so much doll. Your support means a lot. I was waiting for a post from someone calling me nuts for even considering it. I forgot to mention that his diet is also wonderful. Low sugar, lots of fresh organic fruits and veg. Rare soda and junk. So we quite literally considered this a last resort. I'll keep you all posted on our journey. posted by
Rinkus68
on Oct 1, 2009 at 08:15 AM
Creatress... I admire you for all you have done and are doing with ManCub. You are a wonderful mother, and I can only imagine the internal battle you had with this decision. Your son's doctor hit the nail right on the head with the possibility of "self-medicating"... (what teenager hasn't had this opportunity?)... I can't wait to see how he's doing. Sounds like he's feeling good/better - and how can you NOT be thankful for that! Big hugs to all three of you!!!
posted by
creatress
on Oct 1, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Thanks so much for the kind words of support. You made my day (and made me smile.) Today is day #3 and all's well. He's much more conversational (less talking AT us.) He seems less drained by social interactions and is showing much less stress (the abnormal kind.) No hitting himself or panic attack since starting. Our fingers are crossed!
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