He shunned affection and worried a lot, especially in the car. Others, like Clemens, need medication to overcome their worries. The problem is few drugs have been tested on kids. Dr. Rynn studied the drug Zoloft. Zoloft raises the levels of serotonin, a brain chemical that affects mood.
Research shows kids worried less, had fewer headaches and slept better.
It makes a big difference in the kids' lives that I've treated. One drawback, kids with moderate to severe anxiety may still have minor anxiety even after taking the drug. Zoloft can not cure Clemens' shyness, but it has helped him feel better about himself and others. That means everything to his mom. While some kids did experience stomach upset, Zoloft was tolerated better than expected.