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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. DD is consenting but is understandably nervous about the side effects. I am adamant that we address her anxiety because she is suffering. But I gave her the choice of CBT and mindfulness or medication. We discussed her concerns about both and she chose the latter. We have a prescription now but she hasn’t started it yet. She wants to wait until the break because she has a bunch of exams and performances coming up (she’s a dancer).

Her experience with therapy has been lousy. It didn’t help and made her more anxious because it required her to miss school or dance. Plus we couldn’t afford it and it put a lot of strain on the family. If it brought her relief we’d find a way, but it wasn’t worth it to her. I hope she will be more receptive to it in the future but now it’s a hard no for her.[/quote]

OP, start the meds NOW because it takes 2-3 weeks at the earliest to kick in. Any side effects will be during her break and she will be in a better place starting the dreary Jan/Feb time of the year.

Also start Magnesium TODAY [/quote]

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