Have you had to put your child on an anti-anxiety/ anti depression medication because of Corona?

[Anonymous]

I’m on my way to the pharmacist, I can’t believe it’s come to this.

[Anonymous]

My child started on an anti anxiety medication in early March, so right before things closed in the US. I wish it didn’t come to this but all the therapy in the world (as well as allllll the other things that parents of children with special needs do such as maintaining regular schedules, healthy diets, plenty of outdoor exercise, etc.) was not making enough of a difference.

The meds have helped. It makes me so sad that it had come to this but here we are.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry, OP (and PP). That's gotta be hard. My kid was helped through CBT and other natural interventions, but it is an ongoing daily-maintenance-required situation. I've been on anti-anxiety meds on & off for my adulthood and they are so worth it when needed.

Anxiety sucks. I hope the meds help your child.

[Anonymous]

Friends 13 yr old was put on Zoloft last week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m on my way to the pharmacist, I can’t believe it’s come to this.

How do you know it was corona related?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m on my way to the pharmacist, I can’t believe it’s come to this.

I'm sorry about this, OP. But you have to tell us more ... did the isolation cause this? Fear of catching or dying? Too much tv/video games/news? News are super toxic and alarming. Fear mongering, really.

[Anonymous]

LOL my kids aren't anxious and depressed, they're loving it. No school, sleep late, unlimited screen time.

[Anonymous]

I have actually wondered if my 7yo is showing some signs of depression recently so following this thread. She has always been pretty happy go lucky but lately just seems really sad about everything and like she has lost her spunk. She cries a lot and about the tiniest things that would not have even phased her before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL my kids aren't anxious and depressed, they're loving it. No school, sleep late, unlimited screen time.

I’m happy for you, but LOL seems kinda cruel when the OP seems upset about it and was looking for others in her situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL my kids aren't anxious and depressed, they're loving it. No school, sleep late, unlimited screen time.

Same here to the point im concerned about them being upset when things go back to normal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LOL my kids aren't anxious and depressed, they're loving it. No school, sleep late, unlimited screen time.

Same here to the point im concerned about them being upset when things go back to normal.

Same here. My kids don’t mind it at all. I wonder if some parents give these feelings to their kids. I don’t think it’s normal for kids to feel anxious or depressed when they stay home and watch TV, go for long walks, ride bikes, play games, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LOL my kids aren't anxious and depressed, they're loving it. No school, sleep late, unlimited screen time.

Same here to the point im concerned about them being upset when things go back to normal.

Same here. My kids don’t mind it at all. I wonder if some parents give these feelings to their kids. I don’t think it’s normal for kids to feel anxious or depressed when they stay home and watch TV, go for long walks, ride bikes, play games, etc.

Oh my lord. I’m glad I don’t know you in person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LOL my kids aren't anxious and depressed, they're loving it. No school, sleep late, unlimited screen time.

Same here to the point im concerned about them being upset when things go back to normal.

Same here. My kids don’t mind it at all. I wonder if some parents give these feelings to their kids. I don’t think it’s normal for kids to feel anxious or depressed when they stay home and watch TV, go for long walks, ride bikes, play games, etc.

Oh my lord. I’m glad I don’t know you in person.

I know the above PP’s were not being very sensitive (and I really feel for OP whose kid is going through a tough time. Kids who need meds and have supportive therapists can thrive when on the right med! Good luck!) but I do think there is something to Be said about parents Setting the tone for their kids around this stuff. Two of my kid’s close friends (7 y/o) are constantly saying things indicating they’re stressed over corona. His bday was recently and one of them gave him a card that inside simply said “I hope you’re not sick.” Now we are as transparent as we can be with a 7 year old about this situation,
Even though he’s an anxious kid. But he’s doing totally fine because we are modeling to him that we are fine. I can’t help but wonder how many houses have the news on all day, etc.

[Anonymous]

huge upheaval in the routine + not being allowed to see friends + distance learning hell is stressful, even without worrying about getting sick. Have some compassion. OP, I hope the medication helps.

[Anonymous]

My kid needed anti anxiety medication by the holiday season this year - starting middle school and was cracking up. We had been trying different pills and doses and he’s finally settled in, but it’s hard for me to know whether we got the dose right, or that most of his external stressors are gone. Just keep,trying until you find something that works.