Suicide Threats or Attempts: Adult Child
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Step Son Suicide & I'm Pregnant
Asked by V.A. from Dallas
on September 10, 2008
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My husband's eldest son committed suicide last year (18 y.o.). He has been to counseling and says it is doing nothing for him, & doesn't want to go back. Does anyone...
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- He may need to find another counselor if he's not connecting with the current one. I've lost several people in my life to suicide and it never gets easier. He will a...
- I had a very good friend commit suicide a few years ago and it was very difficult for me to deal with. My boss/mentor at the time recommended a book that really helpe...
- I am so sorry about your husbands son. I had a teacher who lost a child. Her husband and her had a terrilbe time with it. I did not know them well. But I decided t...
Bullying and Suicide
Asked by J.G. from Cincinnati
on October 16, 2010
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Why do you think this is happening? It's terrifying, and just to say my opinion: I think kids are desensitized. I read an article where the girls who were doing the bu...
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- I absolutely blame the lack of discipline in kids today. It used to be mainly the abused kids doing the bullying, now it's also in very large part the spoiled ones. ...
- Teach compassion--not how to be a doormat. But encourage her to express her ideas and beliefs. If she can relate to how other kids feel, I think she'll be less likel...
- Keeping quiet about bullying allows it to continue to happen. I teach my children to speak up when someone is bothering them or hurting someone else. Call attention ...
Teenager Attemp Suicide
Asked by A.C. from Phoenix
on August 9, 2006
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need to know if anyone has ever had to deal with this? has any answers ideas ect.. he is 15 & bipolar which added to the probelm his meds were not taken ? If you have ...
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- My daughter was 14 when she attempted suicide and to be honest it went down hill from there. She ended up in a behavior modification facility. When she attempted sui...
- UNM has a very good mental health department, you may want to start there, and get any ideas from them what methods may work, or even give you the help you need themse...
- hi A., i'm brand new to this group so bear with me. i've gone thru so much with my 15 year old, thank God that his 'legal father' finally woke up and decided to help o...
Helping Elder Parents Through Loss...
Asked by R.K. from Cleveland
on April 27, 2008
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Hi all--
Having problems communicating effectively with my parents after the loss of an adult child to suicide. Most talking has been stilted, and non-substantial,...
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- Your local hospital or church probably has a grieve support program, they have them at different times & days so that it works for everyone. They can give you great he...
- Schedule a time for EVERYONE to get together and talk about it. I DEFINITLEY would make sure everyone has the opportunity to express anger issues AS WELL AS making SU...
- Hello, I am sorry to hear first of all for your loss. It is hard when someone so young passes away. There has to be a reason and maybe that is what God had in store...
Looking for Some Parenting Advice
Asked by K.P. from Tucson
on March 7, 2007
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Ever feel like all you do is discipline your kids? I feel like I am losing control and just don't know what to do. I have a twelve (going on 18) year old daughter in...
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- I feel your "pain"!!! I also am a SAHM, w/13yr old boy, 4yr old boy, and 3yr old girl. It's very hard for me ,as well, and I have just found that if I take away the mo...
- Now that you are staying at home you may want to concider or at least look into homeschooling your daughter. In all my reading and research about homeschooling, the s...
- We put a filter on our computers because of the garbage that's out there. It doesn't allow access to groups/clubs, chat rooms, forums, and definitely myspace. Some p...
An Emotional Nightmare Am I Wrong
Asked by B.B. from Charleston
on July 27, 2010
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Sorry about the length of this, but it's making me sick. I'm the only(adult) child of parents that are co-dependent substance abusers. My mother, who's a really bad al...
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- Your 100% right. Take care of your children and husband. Cut her completely off until she gets help. If I were you I would not read her emails, change your phone numbe...
- I think you owe it to your son and your marriage to keep this woman at arm's length. You've given her the path to return to your life: Get Help. And if you're n...
- B., Have you ever been to an Alanon meeting? If not, you really should go. Your parents are addicts. Alanon will help you identify and deal with the manipulative b...
Need Advice 17Yr. Old Son W/ Girlfriend
Asked by A.J. from Columbus
on April 13, 2008
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Hello all,
I'm having a very hard time with my 17 year old son, Steven. He's had the same girlfriend, Chasity, for over 2 years!! This in itself, is too much for me, ...
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- When I was a teenager and early out of college the more my parents told me that person wasn't for me the more I rebelled against their feelings. My best advise is comm...
- I wish he could ask other kids his age about being a dad at 17. It is an awful thing to happen, the parents on both sides suffer, the kids suffer, because they are kid...
- Talk to him. Ask him what kind of person he sees himself with. Maybe he will come to his own conclusion that he wants more. Sounds like he is trying to nurture her,...
School Meeting Advice
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2008
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My tenth grader just got diagnosed with non-hyperactive ADHD from a really reliable group of doctors. She also tests "gifted." She isn't seeing any difference on 18 mg...
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- My daughter has ADD- no hyperactivity. She is a 10th grader with a lot of "forgetfulness" She is currently on Concerta 27 mg. Do you have a psychiatrist? We got much b...
- Laura, your daughter's school is required by federal law to provide her with a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) if she has a recognized disability. ADD is recognized...
- Hi Lauris, Boy does your story sound familiar! I have three children. Ages 24, 21 & 10. My 24 year old is ADD (diagnosis for person without the hyperactivity.) S...
Daughter Out of Control
Asked by D.G. from Houston
on February 25, 2008
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What started everything was that I called my daughter after school from work last Thursday because I got an email from her teacher that she failed the 6 wks because sh...
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- D.-- I am so sorry you are going through this! I foster teenagers (isn't it amazing how our IQ plummets when teens are around?!) The only thing that's saved my sa...
- I know how hard it is to deal with I an unruley daughter. I was one for my mother. God Bless her. I put her threw some terrible stuff. But now I am a woman of God and ...
- This is a tuff one. Obviously, there are underlying issues going on and at 15 yrs old, I don't even know if she knows what they are. She justs wants her way and that's...
Marriage Going down Hill...
Asked by B.K. from Washington DC
on October 29, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I am having relationship issues with my husband of 6 years. We have known each other for 14 years. We began dating when I was 18. We have a 3 year ...
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- Hi B., I would print out what you wrote and hand it to him! Or if not this posting, put down your thoughts and let him read it through how you feel. This might be a...
- Hi, B.. You've already received a lot of good advice from the other moms, but I thought I'd take a minute to add my perspective. I have three children and have bee...
- What you're describing in your husband sounds like classic depression (drinking, lack of personal hygiene, etc.). He needs professional help. Maybe you could ask him t...
