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Hi,
I need some advice on how I can help my daughter. She has major depression/anxiety (inherited from me, unfortunately) I have been taking her weekly to a great psychologist; she is on Zoloft; her psychiatrist tried 2 different anxiety meds, but they didn't work, so she increased the dosage of Zoloft. At first, I was against the meds, cause you know, they say that it can increase a teen's thoughts of suicide more, but finally gave in when her psychiatrist said that she REALLY needed it to get through this point in her life. It is almost the anniversary of her friend's suicide, which was on Dec. 13th, 2006. I didn't find out she was depressed until her counselor called me last year the day after her friend's suicide, and told me she had confided in that friend that SHE wanted to die, and he talked her out of it. I feel as if I am doing all I can, but now, she is losing interest in school, which is not like her at all because she wants a full IB diploma; her psychologist thinks we should put her in a day treatment center for a little bit, but because of a bad experience last year in one, she is totally against it. Is there anything further I can do to help her? I know that there are some great moms out here on this site, and also would like input from some teens, if possible! THANKS!
I need some advice on how I can help my daughter. She has major depression/anxiety (inherited from me, unfortunately) I have been taking her weekly to a great psychologist; she is on Zoloft; her psychiatrist tried 2 different anxiety meds, but they didn't work, so she increased the dosage of Zoloft. At first, I was against the meds, cause you know, they say that it can increase a teen's thoughts of suicide more, but finally gave in when her psychiatrist said that she REALLY needed it to get through this point in her life. It is almost the anniversary of her friend's suicide, which was on Dec. 13th, 2006. I didn't find out she was depressed until her counselor called me last year the day after her friend's suicide, and told me she had confided in that friend that SHE wanted to die, and he talked her out of it. I feel as if I am doing all I can, but now, she is losing interest in school, which is not like her at all because she wants a full IB diploma; her psychologist thinks we should put her in a day treatment center for a little bit, but because of a bad experience last year in one, she is totally against it. Is there anything further I can do to help her? I know that there are some great moms out here on this site, and also would like input from some teens, if possible! THANKS!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Your child is likely to feel isolated if you are teaming up with the pros in your child's care.
Your child needs you as an ally.
I agree with clovis, and there are one or two theraputic horseback riding places in the are, I know of one in maryland
my son did art therapy for a bit, he may have helped some, he did make some progress through it
he is in a theraputic school right now, and working on being mainstreamed...he doesn't live there
maybe your daughter just needs those extra things, like art or horseback riding therapies....let me know how you are doing and her too!!
i appreciate your advice, and will take it. i will always be my daughter's ally!
can u message me with the art therapy place? she is very creative, or even message about the horseback riding place; what do u think would help a 16 year old girl as far as creative therapy?
her psychologist is thinking of hospitalizing her if this one last thing we try doesn't work; i am so depressed! i hate myself for giving her this disease! thanks for your advice, and hope u r doing well yourself.
The teen years are so hard. Just read some of the younger one's profiles on here and you will see, plus having a friend kill themself is damaging in a different way.
You are doing such a good job being supportive to her. You keep doing what you are doing. You are a wonderful mom.
I really needed to hear that right about now; her psych talked to me on the phone tonight and said that it may be a personality disorder, and maybe not so much depression/anxiety; I just don't know...
well, just be there for her....don't prod to hard into things, sometimes it's hard for us to talk to our parents. my mom has depression and it's hard to talk to her about it. she also asks what i talk to my therapist about. thats a big NO NO. it just seems like my mom wants to be controlling. the best thing is, let her know ur always there for her, and that u won't ever judge her for her feelings of suicide. also monitor her moods...i'm on zoloft and it kinda makes me suicidal sometimes.
i appreciate your input, especially from a teen's view; but it worries me that u feel suicidal on Zoloft; have u talked to your therapist about a new med? and I have and will tell her i am here for her, and will never ask her what she talks about in therapy
please check with your doctor about the zooloft
mccargo, I pm'ed you! :)
i pmed u back! and jax, i hope u r feeling okay tonight!