Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Did she say why she was cutting her wrist? Some kids " cut " . But the SSRI antidepressants also carry a risk of suicidal thoughts, for some. Neither is good, but if it was for suicidal reasons, brought on by the meds, you need to contact the prescribing doctor immediately, to let them know. I'm sorry your husband does not understand. Mine didn't either, at first. It took a long time of me trying to educate him, but I think what really helped was he went to one of our son's therapy appointments and talked to the psychologist. That seemed to cement it for him. Would your husband be open to reading any books about OCD, so he can learn and try to understand what she is going through? BJ > > Liz, > I do understand how you feel...I am a mom of three and my eldest recently was diagnosed with OCD. It is quite difficult to deal with the mood swings from aggressive to depressed, the fact she looks herself in her room because she does not want her siblings or dad to know she is constantly repeating an action. Her dentist said her enamel is wearing away because of the number of times she brushes her teeth. My two younger children are trying to understand what is happening but they feel I am letting her rule the house. My husband is very traditional Indian and does not believe there is anything wrong with her. Despite my explanations of this is a genetic problem, he feels " there is no one in either of the two families who is crazy " I am at wits end trying to make him understand. She started with SSRI last Wednesday and yesterday I found her cutting her wrist! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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