How can I persuade my ASD DD 14 to try Sertraline

[Wickeswench]

I've tried everything to help her, turned our lives inside out and neglected myself, her siblings, my marriage and my parents. She's no longer accessing education, totally dependent on me for everything, and her mental health is getting worse. It feels like she's being incredibly selfish and stubborn in refusing to try Sertraline which has been prescribed by a psychiatrist.

That's what I want to say to her... I don't of course but I'm at the point of blowing up and being less than supportive.

It feels like I should be able to insist, but I can't see how (friend has suggested crushing them in food, but she's not a cat! And she's not stupid). She is so brave and tries so hard, I know that. I try to involve her in decisions about her life but she cannot communicate well enough. I just want her to try the bloody tablets.

Hi, tricky one of she’s not keen. My DD was really up for trying it so I guess I was lucky there. It has been life changing for her. She says that before, even on good days, she always had that niggling feeling of dread, like something wasn’t quite right, the feeling you get when you’re not looking forward to something. The Sertraline got rid of that feeling. Of course she still gets it when she does feel nervous about something, but it’s not a constant feeling anymore.
Not sure that’s much help, but maybe a positive story might help your DD?

Another whose DD had their life turned around with Sertraline and Melatonin although we had to wait until they were 16.

Do you know anyone else who has Sertraline? Maybe you could use them as an example?

School refusal can be hard. Are you getting any time for yourself?