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Originally Posted by cwap
I have a family member that is on the verge of loosing her children to the states custody because she refuses to itake meds because of the way they make her feel. What advice can I give her in order to support her through this process.
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I don't want to sound like a jerk, but if she can't get past the way
she wants to feel, her kids may be better off with someone else.
Is there someone else--someone in the family?--who could take in the kids instead of the state?
I'm fiercely protective of my kids and would do a lot to keep social services away from them. "The system" is not a good place for kids to get pulled into.
Sometimes I don't like the way my meds make me feel. But if they are keeping me competent and stable and alert so I can parent, then I am going to take them.
Make sure your family member knows there are a lot of different meds out there and some will feel better than others. It takes time and a helpful psychiatrist to find the right combo. If she cares about her kids, it will be totally worth it.
OK I am getting off my soapbox!
