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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mom suffered a lot of family deaths when I was young.  About as long as I've known her she's shown classic symptoms of depression.

Has anyone approached this subject with a parent.  I feel like it's dicey but I really think it could help her.  Thoughts.[/quote]

Wouldn't it be up to her physician to determine whether she needs an antidepressant?  [/quote]

This is a a naiive response given that most physicians see their patients for like 20 minutes maybe once a year at most. Unless depression symptoms are glaring, or unless OP's mom levels with her doctor and specifically asks about medication, it's a crap shoot whether the physician will write a prescription or make a psychiatrist referral. OP, if you feel able to suggest meds to your mom I think it's worth a try. Just be prepared that she might be resistant. You can also suggest talking to a therapist. Sometimes people are more open to therapy than meds, and a therapist could help both by giving her someone to talk to , and also sometimes therapists will suggest adding medication as part of overall treatment.[/quote]

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