ParentsCN: Medical

Everyone has different opinions on medication and I'm paralyzed

noor~

2mo ago

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Mom: 'Don't medicate,' 'You'll ruin their brain.' Doctor: 'Medication is evidence-based.' Therapist: 'Try behavioral first.' Parent groups: mixed opinions. How do I choose?

Too many voices, no clear answer.

How did you make the medication decision? What actually helped you decide?

#autonomy #decision-making #medication #medication-decision-paralysis #story-invitation

2 replies

divya~

1mo ago

We were terrified too. Starting low with close follow-ups made it much less scary — and knowing we could stop any time helped more than any article.

jordan~

1mo ago

Reading this at exactly the right moment. Thank you.