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strwbryblonde9
Posted January 2013
Mom's doctor is over-medicating her to treat depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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jeannegibbs
Jan 2013
If it were me, I'd take Mom to a geriatric psychiatrist for a second opinion. (There may be a long wait, though. These professionals are scarce.)
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purplesushi
Jan 2013
How do you know she is being overmedicated? Have you suggested your mother see another doctor for a 2nd opinion?
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