My son's ADHD medication completely suppresses his appetite and he's losing weight, but it's the only thing that lets him function at school, and my ex-husband and I are fighting about whether the academic benefits are worth the physical cost.
More people experience this than they realize.
Co-parents are struggling to balance competing health priorities when psychiatric medications create significant physical side effects in their child.
“Where Are You with Mental health medications and the body?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.