Young adult ds is so anxious and uncomfortable around people yet insists he’s fine

[Anonymous]

He was on an SSRI for a year in high school but went off. I think he needs it again as he seems very anxious to me but he says he’s fine. How would you handle this? Should I keep trying or leave it?

I feel like he’s missing out on life bc socializing is clearly a struggle. He does have a few friends though. No girlfriend.

[Anonymous]

Leave him alone. You’ve already stated your opinion. He’s an adult and can handle this himself.

[Anonymous]

If he lives with you, you can make this a condition. He gives meds a try or else. Yes it’s better for him to be on meds but young adults can be dumb, I sure was.

[Anonymous]

Just recommend discussing this with primary care physician.

[Anonymous]

Let it go.
Especially since you’ve already shared your opinion with him.

Remember he’s an adult. Let him navigate.

[Anonymous]

Does he have a job or is in school and otherwise a functioning adult? Not everyone cares about a great social life and medications do have side effects for some.

[Anonymous]

Maybe your assumption that he is in want of a girlfriend is part of the problem.

A) He could be gay
B) He could prefer to be alone
C) He could by seeking and hoping for a partner, and not finding one is a private struggle

Like, you’re a lot. He is an adult.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just recommend discussing this with primary care physician.

He’s an adult. I can’t make him talk to his doctor

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does he have a job or is in school and otherwise a functioning adult? Not everyone cares about a great social life and medications do have side effects for some.

Yes, he’s functioning and in school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let it go.
Especially since you’ve already shared your opinion with him.

Remember he’s an adult. Let him navigate.

Well, I haven’t shared my opinion fully. I mentioned it briefly but haven’t had a ‘talk’.

[Anonymous]

He is gay

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let it go.
Especially since you’ve already shared your opinion with him.

Remember he’s an adult. Let him navigate.

Well, I haven’t shared my opinion fully. I mentioned it briefly but haven’t had a ‘talk’.

If you mentioned it, he knows what you think. Has he asked for your advice or thoughts? No. Sometimes people have to learn by experiencing things. He knows how the medication affects him better than you do. He knows how his anxiety feels better than you do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He is gay

Definitely not

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let it go.
Especially since you’ve already shared your opinion with him.

Remember he’s an adult. Let him navigate.

Well, I haven’t shared my opinion fully. I mentioned it briefly but haven’t had a ‘talk’.

If you mentioned it, he knows what you think. Has he asked for your advice or thoughts? No. Sometimes people have to learn by experiencing things. He knows how the medication affects him better than you do. He knows how his anxiety feels better than you do.

I’m 8:10
+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He was on an SSRI for a year in high school but went off. I think he needs it again as he seems very anxious to me but he says he’s fine. How would you handle this? Should I keep trying or leave it?

I feel like he’s missing out on life bc socializing is clearly a struggle. He does have a few friends though. No girlfriend.

Parental advice wouldn't be taken seriously. If a sibling or grandparent would make a subtle suggestion, he might take it more rationally.