Quote:
Originally Posted by lolagrace
What do they want? They are old enough to have input about this. Are their symptoms manageable? Are they able to make these kinds of decisions on their own to some extent? If so, why not let them speak to their doctors, discuss the pros and cons, and make that decision for themselves? It's different if their symptoms are severe, causing them to act out, creating problems in school, putting them or others in danger. At that point they probably need to have some of this decided for them, but as much as possible, give them a voice in this decision.
|
I do let them decide but I can exert a little influence either way. Older one dropped out of college and is back home, he is ok at home in his safe place. 17 year old is very bright but failing school, has v bad depression and is taking Latuda. Younger one has extreme irritability and annoys friends but is doing well at school. But her panic attacks are debilitating, has ended up in ER before, and says "Mommy, when will this end". I don't want her on antispychotics unless necessary. She does take ativan when needed which works very well. She has said she sometimes, but not often, thinks of ways to die but she is not suicidal. I think she is better not taking them yet.