Missing School, Can't Sleep Night, Can't Wake Up Morning!?

My 12 year old daughter has been taking Zoloft for her social anxiety for 3 years now. Recently, the doc added Folic Acid prescription to her daily meds.





Ever since my daugher was 18 months old, she's been sleeping in a queen-size bed. I've always had trouble getting her to bed at night .





Now, her counselor decided to test her for ADHD, because she has attention problems at school.





She has been missing too many days from school because she won't get up. Can she also have depression? I know depression makes you feel tired and sleepy. I will discuss this at her next doc appt, but just wanted to get some other opinions.





Thanks

Missing School, Can't Sleep Night, Can't Wake Up Morning!?
Possible, but I do believe she needs to be seen and probably have more testing. Discuss with them ways you could deal with this.
Reply:Zoloft is also for depression, so it should be working for that along with the anxiety. Three years is a long time to be on it for either.





You say "won't get up" does that mean she is too sleepy or too depressed or fearful of going to school.And what is her pay- of for missing school.





Spending time with Mommy, being the sick little girl.





Maybe it is time for her to see a psychotherapist.
Reply:Your first mistake was allowing her to be put on medication at such a young age. What a great concept to give to your child - "let a pill solve your problems for you." Not to mention that it's not the best thing for a nine year old, health wise....especially for 3 years.





The first, and most responsible, thing you can do for your daughter is to find her a different doctor.





Second, why are you allowing her to sleep in and miss school? You are the parent. If I knew that all I had to do to miss school was to sleep in, I'd sure as hell would have done it. Quit playing along with her little game and take some responsibility.
Reply:I'm not an expert so dont take it 4 granted





But I think the reason your daughter is sleepy becuz of the medication not depression. She may improve with time by finding something that 'll make her happy. It is rare that kids get depression so be positive and consult many doctors!





good luck !!!!
Reply:I wonder if your daughter could be using her percieved condition(s) to bend you to her will, I don't know much about the meds you described but I don't like the idea of kids being medicated unless absolutely necessary

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