How do I tell me mom I'm having withdrawal symptoms from a medication I once took?

Sometimes it can be hard to tell mom what we're going through, but sometimes we know deep down that it's the best thing for us. Withdrawal symptoms can suck and sometimes telling mom the facts about the symptoms could be the first step to getting help with feeling better. For example, if you're feeling fatigued, vomitting, having diarrhea, etc., you could stick to the facts. My mom is a nurse, and I know she just wants me to feel better when I'm sick. She wouldn't want me to feel sick and suffer. She'd want me to get the support I need.

While this can be tricky to naviagte, the best way to communicate these things can often be direct honesty. Forming an informed response explaining that this medication can sometimes cause certain withdrawls symptoms and that you're currently expriencing them can communicate that to her. If you feel comfortable, perhaps you can ask to figure out together how best to deal with them so she feels both informed and involved. It can be comforting to feel like your child can be honest with you about their experiences and that they are taking the next responsible step to manage their health.