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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. DD’s therapist has asked her to take SSRIs. DD herself has asked many questions and is a very responsible person. I am truly proud of her for asking for therapy and wanting to deal with this head on. 
I guess I am emotional since she just turned 18 and well just a lot of things. She is an amazing kid and all I want her to be is happy and at peace. 
Thank you all for understanding and especially those who get where I am coming from. [/quote]

SSRI's sound like a great place to start. My husband has anxiety and I am so grateful for how SSRI's have helped him feel more like himself, be able to enjoy work more, and be a great dad to our kids. Yes for him, dealing with his mental health is a long term effort, but he is more emotionally in tune with himself and others as a result, it's not all a negative. Sounds like you have a wonderful daughter. Normal to be nervous and want to make sure to think it through. Also normal to be emotional during this transition!  I bet she's definitely on a path to being very content and at peace because she knows how to advocate for herself, get help when she needs it, and has a good support system at home. This is all a recipe for a really content adult that is prepared to handle the ups and downs of life- you got this! [/quote]

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