Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 Michele, > You might recall that I take antidepressants. I tried so hard to feel > better, to act better, blah, blah. But I just couldn't do it. I knew what > I wanted to do, but I didn't have control to make it happen. Medication was > critical. Without it, I couldn't be my best self. Having been through that > experience, I have a new feeling about medicating children. I know it can > be scary to medicate a child, but it seems cruel to withhold medicine if > it's the one thing that can help. > On a general note, once again thank you for presenting an important perspective. When we are immersed in a situation we tend to be so linear in our thinking. We expend so much energy on just trying to steadily move forward, putting one foot in front of the other. There are usually options available but which we hadn't really considered because we didn't perceive them at all. This list is a wonderful place, all because of the wonderful people on it. Best regards, Anne, mom of Penina (CHARGE, 6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 Michele, > You might recall that I take antidepressants. I tried so hard to feel > better, to act better, blah, blah. But I just couldn't do it. I knew what > I wanted to do, but I didn't have control to make it happen. Medication was > critical. Without it, I couldn't be my best self. Having been through that > experience, I have a new feeling about medicating children. I know it can > be scary to medicate a child, but it seems cruel to withhold medicine if > it's the one thing that can help. > On a general note, once again thank you for presenting an important perspective. When we are immersed in a situation we tend to be so linear in our thinking. We expend so much energy on just trying to steadily move forward, putting one foot in front of the other. There are usually options available but which we hadn't really considered because we didn't perceive them at all. This list is a wonderful place, all because of the wonderful people on it. Best regards, Anne, mom of Penina (CHARGE, 6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 Oh, my. I've recently been put on Ativan for anxiety. I don't think it's sufficient, and my doctor is thinking about - pushing hard, actually - for Zoloft or Paxil. What are you taking? I hate this, hate it, hate it. I know that this has come up previously, but cannot remember what people have tried. To think that I've made it 18 years without resorting to meds...Tim , jump in! Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 I have take Zoloft in the past and am now taking Serafem (Prozac). I found both to be helpful. I think each person responds to each med differently. There's no reason I can think of to avoid Zoloft or Prozac. I have less side effects with the Prozac. On Zoloft, I had decreased libido. That was a bit frustrating -- I was finally happy enough to be in the mood, but I just wasn't :-( Good luck in your search for a solution. Michele W Re: Michele re medication > Oh, my. I've recently been put on Ativan for anxiety. I don't think it's > sufficient, and my doctor is thinking about - pushing hard, actually - for > Zoloft or Paxil. What are you taking? I hate this, hate it, hate it. I know > that this has come up previously, but cannot remember what people have > tried. To think that I've made it 18 years without resorting to meds...Tim , > jump in! Martha > > > > Membership of this email support groups does not constitute membership in the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation. > For information about the CHARGE Syndrome > Foundation or to become a member (and get the newsletter) > please contact marion@... or visit > the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation web page > at http://www.chargesyndrome.org > 6th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, > July 25-27, 2003. Information will be available at our website > www.chargesyndrome.org or by calling 1-. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 I have take Zoloft in the past and am now taking Serafem (Prozac). I found both to be helpful. I think each person responds to each med differently. There's no reason I can think of to avoid Zoloft or Prozac. I have less side effects with the Prozac. On Zoloft, I had decreased libido. That was a bit frustrating -- I was finally happy enough to be in the mood, but I just wasn't :-( Good luck in your search for a solution. Michele W Re: Michele re medication > Oh, my. I've recently been put on Ativan for anxiety. I don't think it's > sufficient, and my doctor is thinking about - pushing hard, actually - for > Zoloft or Paxil. What are you taking? I hate this, hate it, hate it. I know > that this has come up previously, but cannot remember what people have > tried. To think that I've made it 18 years without resorting to meds...Tim , > jump in! Martha > > > > Membership of this email support groups does not constitute membership in the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation. > For information about the CHARGE Syndrome > Foundation or to become a member (and get the newsletter) > please contact marion@... or visit > the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation web page > at http://www.chargesyndrome.org > 6th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, > July 25-27, 2003. Information will be available at our website > www.chargesyndrome.org or by calling 1-. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2002 Report Share Posted October 26, 2002 I have take Zoloft in the past and am now taking Serafem (Prozac). I found both to be helpful. I think each person responds to each med differently. There's no reason I can think of to avoid Zoloft or Prozac. I have less side effects with the Prozac. On Zoloft, I had decreased libido. That was a bit frustrating -- I was finally happy enough to be in the mood, but I just wasn't :-( Good luck in your search for a solution. Michele W Re: Michele re medication > Oh, my. I've recently been put on Ativan for anxiety. I don't think it's > sufficient, and my doctor is thinking about - pushing hard, actually - for > Zoloft or Paxil. What are you taking? I hate this, hate it, hate it. I know > that this has come up previously, but cannot remember what people have > tried. To think that I've made it 18 years without resorting to meds...Tim , > jump in! Martha > > > > Membership of this email support groups does not constitute membership in the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation. > For information about the CHARGE Syndrome > Foundation or to become a member (and get the newsletter) > please contact marion@... or visit > the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation web page > at http://www.chargesyndrome.org > 6th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, > July 25-27, 2003. Information will be available at our website > www.chargesyndrome.org or by calling 1-. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2002 Report Share Posted October 27, 2002 Thanks Michele and for being so 'honest' during this venture! It really breaks my heart to hear of Kennedy's 'challenges' ; ( ALL positive thoughts are sent your way ... In a nut shell, we ALL are blessed with our wonderful children, as unique as they may always be... Love, Jan H. Mom to 2 yr. CHARGEr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2002 Report Share Posted October 27, 2002 Paxil works GREAT for anxiety.....trust me I know http://community.webtv.net/maryechick12/ http://community.webtv.net/maryechick12/pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2002 Report Share Posted October 27, 2002 Paxil works GREAT for anxiety.....trust me I know http://community.webtv.net/maryechick12/ http://community.webtv.net/maryechick12/pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2002 Report Share Posted October 27, 2002 Paxil works GREAT for anxiety.....trust me I know http://community.webtv.net/maryechick12/ http://community.webtv.net/maryechick12/pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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