Just wanted to correct that his 1st appt with a psychiatrist is next WEEK (not next month).
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Started 2 months ago by KBeth
Hello. I've posted about my stepson and his mother before. He's now 16 and has been doing well until this summer...
His mom's 2nd husband left her for a new woman in May. His mom's been "disabled" w/vague ailments for their entire 9 yr marriage. She's now had to resume driving and being self-sufficient. Her own family seems sick of helping her. Stepson exhibits limited sympathy too. She's ...
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KBeth replied 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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Dr. Adams replied 1 month, 4 weeks ago
You would, of course, ask the psychiatrist what are the diagnoses and treatment (turning to the internet for opinions from strangers is unwise). Dependent upon the community standard for such care, likely he will prescribe one or more medications targeting specific clinical signs (anhedonia, sleep, eating etc problems). Depressed teens are a concern due to suicidal ideation and impulsive self-...
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KBeth replied 1 month, 4 weeks ago
I do realize online info is very limited in it's usefulness for this situation. But I respect your approach in this forum and I appreciate your insight. That's why I sought out your website alone when our situation became more troublesome.
It is sometimes frustrating being a steparent and feeling powerless over certain situations w/ your stepchild while you perceive his own parents to be "...
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Dr. Adams replied 1 month, 4 weeks ago
It may feel uncomfortable, but the decision of the biological parents predominate. In some situations, parents are open to the input of a stepmother, but in this case, that does not appear to be the case.
The concern would be that this teenage boy is depressed and lacks the skills to resolve the feelings that have arisen. Ideally, his psychologist will be skilled to help him get through ...
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KBeth replied 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Next week my stepson will be evaluated by his therapist again and two days later he will meet a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in pediatrics.
Honestly, even my husband has noticed that my stepson tends to open up to me more than either of his parents. And his mother is frequently unaware of information my stepson has related to me(or also his dad) about his life. I suppose I'm ...
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Dr. Adams replied 1 month, 4 weeks ago
There is unfortunately a lack of uniformity in mental health care in America and that extends both to training and licensure. Be certain that you persoanlly are comfortable with who is handling this situation. And...good luck.
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KBeth replied 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Well I am happy to report that my stepson is doing very well since starting Lexapro for his anxiety/depression two months ago.
The biggest changes I see in him are increased self-confidence as well as a lighter mood in general. He enjoys spending time with us(instead of hiding out in his room alone) and seems to have his sense of humor back. He told me that he "just doesn't feel the withdrawal...
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KBeth KBeth is offline Registered User replied 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Well I am happy to report that my stepson is doing very well since starting Lexapro for his anxiety/depression two months ago.
The biggest changes I see in him are increased self-confidence as well as a lighter mood in general. He enjoys spending time with us(instead of hiding out in his room alone) and seems to have his sense of humor back. He told me that he "just doesn't feel the withdrawal...
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