Anonymous
Post 07/20/2015 19:14     Subject: Has anyone suggested their parent go on an antidepressant?

My mother has severe anxiety. Has always denied it. I just limit contact because it's no use.

Anonymous
Post 07/20/2015 18:49     Subject: Has anyone suggested their parent go on an antidepressant?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.


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


Well, he missed her symptoms of colon cancer, so I don't have high hopes that he could spot symptoms of depression.