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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You'll likely get more responses in the SN Forum.   But, here goes.  We had to put my DS on Prozac when he was in 3rd grade because his anxiety/worries were interfering with his ADL (Activities of Daily Life).  It was a tough decision but we had tried working with a CBT therapist and it wasn't helpful.  While in a calm state, he could talk about the tools available to reduce anxiety, plan what he would do, etc.  Yet, he was unable to access those tools/strategies because the anxiety would be upon him and in control of him before he could do anything.

He was on it for about 9 months and it absolutely made a significant, positive difference.  He still had anxiety but the medication allowed him to control it rather than it control him.  He's now in 8th grade and has not been on the medication since 3rd grade.  Without hesitation, I would make it available to him. It's going to be a lifelong challenge for him and there should be no shame in using it any more than using blood pressure medication. [/quote]

Very similar to our experience. Also look into Collaborative Counseling Center in Columbia.[/quote]

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