Posted by mookie127 on March 11, 2005, at 15:30:43
I have a 23 year old son who has complained for several years now about feeling empty or just not really feeling. He has done some therapy but I am not sure he really took advantage of it or that the 2 people he saw where the right ones for him - he only went for a couple of months each time. He has also tried some alternative treatments - accupuncture, non-pharmaceutical remedies through an excellent medical doctor that practices homeopathic / Chinese medicine (who doesn't think he is severely depressed). He is a smart sensitive kid. He does not exhibit some of the signs of depression - he is not isolated, he is a full time university student and has achieved dean's list grades for almost all of his college education, he has a lot of friends, and he is currently studying abroad in Barcelona. He complains often about not feeling "horny" althyough I think he is suffering from low-self esteem and a lack of confidence etc. He is really sick of feeling this way and doesn;t have a lot of faith in therapy. His last therapist mentioned trying an anti-depressant, which he was reluctant to do, but might consider. Anyone have any experience with a similar situation?
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