Posted by Gail on April 25, 2001, at 6:01:45
In reply to Re: 14 year old son on effexor xr , posted by willow on April 24, 2001, at 20:14:25
> Gail
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> I was fifteen when I first started suffering from depression. All I had was therapy, which looking back is hard for a teenager to grasp. I had asked for medication, but hadn't got anything from the family doctor even though the psychologist supported the idea.
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> I'm really glad that there is more help out there for teenagers who need help. I sometimes have wondered how much of a difference it could have had for me regarding the distress that these disorders can cause.
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> I've been on effexor now since October and it has made a big positive improvement for me. (I started therapy again three years ago.) The side effects were a nuisance for me the first four months. Having a supportive family makes a big difference.
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> Best Wishes to you and your family!
> WillowWillow
I let my son read your letter. He has been so depressed.He has been giving up on medication.Although he is still taking it. After reading it he said he won't give up yet. Thank you. I hope everything works out well for you. I will hold good thoughts for you. Good Luck. Gail.
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