I have been having behavioral issues with my son for years and I have always thought that if I just parented him correctly he would be okay. We checked him into a behavioral facility this week and they want to prescribe him something. I’m not sure how I feel about that. Does anyone have any experience where this helped them or a loved one or where it made things worse?
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I have no experience but just stopping by to give you a hug 
Hoping you are able to get some direction and insight to how the drugs work and their effects 
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Anti-anxiety medication has made such a huge positive difference in my life. I can look back on some of my behaviors (both before I started drinking and while I was drinking) and see how negatively my anxiety impacted my behavior and the people around me.
I’m on a relatively low dose and I’m still an anxious person, but I always describe it as the meds sanding down the sharpest edges. I wish I had gotten on them years ago.
Obviously I don’t know anything about your son or his situation, but my experience has been very good. I hope you guys find answers that help you.
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I’m on meds for anxiety! They make my life tolerable, but i do still experience anxiety. Same as @Kjcj really. Sending love and support while you navigate this with your kiddo.
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I’m also on meds for anxiety. Like others said, meds doesn’t remove all the anxiety, but it makes it more tolerable. I wish you and your kid all the best!
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@Kjcj @Madds @MrMoustache Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!
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Yes, same here. Absolutely crippled with anxiety 18 months ago. Medication has literally taken the weight off me. Within ten weeks my brain opened up. Before I could not believe that the thoughts I was having weren’t normal. I thought everyone existed feeling the same daily terror and intense pressure I did. The realisation that I no longer felt that way and could experience life the way “normal people” did was incredible.
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Anti anxiety and depression meds saved my life. I’m on a low dose but they help me, a lot! I hope you manage to sort your son out with the thing that is right for him. Keep an open mind when considering medication it truly does have a place. God bless you and yours 
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Hi there! I totally understand ur concern about ur child taking anxiety meds. My son doesnt take meds for anxiety but we are looking (havs spoken to the pediatrician) about my son being on meds for ADHD. So i absolutely understand the worries and caution that u may be feeling.
I, however, do take medication for anxiety. Its been lifesaving honestly. I didnt realize how anxious of a person I was until I started taking the med, and got some relief!!! I still do get anxious occasionally (the med hasnt completely removed it), but its much easier to manage and not so overwhelming. Why suffer if we dont have to right?
You could try a low dose for ur son and see if u notice improvements 
If not, u can stop the med with Drs assistance. I say that bcuz some meds have to be weaned off slowly (not sure what med the Dr would prescribe for ur son). But it may be worth the try if ur son is really struggling.
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I will ask for a second medical opinion before initiating treatment
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