Wow, this is beyond belief. Some of these people just need to do their own babysitting.

No you do not have the right to know. That's why there are privacy laws regarding medications and such. I'm on a low dose of Celexa (20 mg) for MILD anxiety symptoms that were mostly physical like racing heart and flushed face that I could not control on my own. It has helped tremendously. I'm not depressed at all. You have to trust your instincts about her before you found this information out. If this changes your otherwise positive view of her, then you are the one with the problem, not her.

Nannies are advised to avoid such families with serious boundary issues.

You do not have the right to ask your nanny about any medication she is on. You do not have the right to know why she is on that medication. There are plenty of reasons why someone would be put on this medicine, including OCD, anxiety, and insomnia.

I am on an antidepressant because years ago I had a bad bought of depression. I have been happy and symptom free for years now but continue to stay on my medication as a precaution. If my MB ever brought up my medication to me it would probably ruin the good relationship that we have.

In that case, most kids would be instantly orphaned, cause their parents are nuts.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe you don't have the "right" to know but I would ask anyway. I'm happy she is under treatment but if I found out my child's nanny was on meds I would have 2nd or 3rd thoughts about her.

Exactly. I don't want someone with a mental illness around my children. Sorry if this is harsh or not politically correct, but after the Ortega incident you cannot be too careful.

Sorry to offend anyone suffering from depression.

No you're not. You meant it, at least own it. People like you are the reason there are laws protecting employees from having to disclose personal medical information. OP wouldn't you prefer a nanny who is responsibly seeking treatment, rather than the nanny who hides her disorder well, doesn't seek treatment, amd one day snaps?

Anonymous wrote:Maybe you don't have the "right" to know but I would ask anyway. I'm happy she is under treatment but if I found out my child's nanny was on meds I would have 2nd or 3rd thoughts about her.

Exactly. I don't want someone with a mental illness around my children. Sorry if this is harsh or not politically correct, but after the Ortega incident you cannot be too careful.

Sorry to offend anyone suffering from depression.

If you got close enough to a prescription bottle that you knew didn't belong to you, to see who it was prescribed to and what medication it was, then YES YOU WERE SNOOPING and no you don't have a right to ask her about it!!! The pp who said this is the type of thing that keeps people from getting help has it right. I don't have any type of mood disorder but several years ago was prescribed an antidepressant for insomnia..an off label reason to take it. If you just googled the drug you'd think I was depressed and you'd be wrong.

Anonymous wrote:Maybe you don't have the "right" to know but I would ask anyway. I'm happy she is under treatment but if I found out my child's nanny was on meds I would have 2nd or 3rd thoughts about her.

What exactly would your thoughts be, if you don't mind sharing?

News flash:

Nannies have no right to any privacy what so ever!!

Maybe you don't have the "right" to know but I would ask anyway. I'm happy she is under treatment but if I found out my child's nanny was on meds I would have 2nd or 3rd thoughts about her.

Anonymous wrote:I was on celexa a few years ago for gastroparesis. It was to help my stomach muscles relax which would help speed up my digestion. Nothing to do with depression or mental disorders. My point is you don't know why she is taking it, and unless it seems to be effecting her work, you can't ask her.

My thoughts exactly. I know there are several reasons a person would be on Celexa, that is why I want to speak to her firsthand.

Does the nanny know about your and DB meds? I am guessing yes since you are all in and out of each other's bathrooms.

You do not have the right to know.

Maybe it's the OP with an untreated mental disorder.