Suicide Threats or Attempts
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11 Year Old Niece Saying She Wants to Stab Herself
Asked by T.S. from Austin
on November 1, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
I really need some sound advice right now. I found out yesterday my 11 year old niece has told some of her friends at school that she wants to stab he...
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- How close are you to her? Can you invite her out to a girl's lunch and have a talk with her? Let her know that you are there for her and she can call you anytime? C...
- I think it is great that you care about her and the suggestions that you spend time with her are nice, but please get her to some kind of counselor or therapist. The f...
- Do you live near her? You can help her a lot if you can become the adult she can talk to and confide in. Ask her how she feels about all these things. Listen an...
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...
Preteen Taking Zoloft
Asked by A.B. from Oklahoma City
on June 7, 2007
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Does anyone know a preteen thats been on zoloft? My 10 yr old has recently been put on it and I would like to know if anyone knows a preteen that it has help or has ha...
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- Please request her to be taken off of the Zoloft... it states in the side effects that it can cause serious thoughts of suicide in children under the age of 18. I know...
- My 16 yr old tried it a few years ago but it made her even more angry and aggitated. Come to find out she was later diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. I would just cauti...
- I don't know about zoloft but with all the news articles I would be a little scared. I have a preteen son who takes depakote and risperdal for bi-polar depression. You...
High School Bullying / Sexual Harrassment
Asked by K.K. from New York
on October 7, 2009
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My nephew is being harrassed on a daily basis in high school. Many comments seems to be involving his sexuality. I consider this sexual harrassment but don't want to...
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- contact the guidance counselor and the police.....file a report and a complaint against these bullies......my 12 yr old niece is at her friend/schoolmates awake this e...
- I went through something similar with my daughter for years. The only way I got results was my husband got involved. Other then that I was portrayed as an overprotecti...
- I am so sorry to hear this. I am a high school teacher and, unfortunately am all too aware of the fact that we are woefully unaware of what really goes on during unst...
One Year Anniversary of Death of a Friend
Asked by B.H. from Dallas
on August 6, 2008
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Hi Mamas.
I am hoping to find a little inspiration.
Nearly a year ago, my husband was traveling on vacation with friends ( I didn't go because I was pregnant ) and w...
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- it's good to go to the gravesite. Then just go somewhere relaxing; it's too bad it's too hot to go to the lake. Go somewhere that you can all relax and talk about go...
- I'm so sorry to hear about all of this. My best suggestion is to do something that her husband would've liked. What was his favorite thing to do? Do his favorite th...
- Hi, My dad committed suicide when I was 13 and a year ago was the 20th anniversary of that day and I planted a tree in our yard and my husband had gone to a pottery st...
Sister-in-law Troubles
Asked by A.B. from Lincoln
on November 9, 2006
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Hello ladies! I sent out a question not to long ago about my sister-in-law and all of you were very supportive and now I need help again!! Brooke moved here to start ...
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- I understand where you are coming from. Maybe the only thing to do is get her in the counseling and stay by her side. I know its hard! You know that saying, " Love Is ...
- First off, you're not abusing mamasource. This is for mother's and ANY problems they may face not just problems concerning only their children. This woman is your ki...
- A.- I would make sure she seeks counseling right away. She needs help quick. Make sure you do it soon, before she does do something that she should not. She may nee...
Looking for a New Psychiatrist
Asked by J.T. from Detroit
on April 29, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
I'm in search of a new Psychiatrist. I'm sick of feeling the way I do. I contribute most of this to my meds. not working and my current doctor. I was ...
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- Have you ruled out Vitamin B12 deficiency? Serum (blood) B12 level should be at 1000 (can give false negative results and false positive results). The other B12 test i...
- Hello J., We have a therapist who is really good. Granted she is not a psychiatrist, but she is wonderful and may be able to lead you in the right direction! Her ...
- Hey J.. When I first read your letter my first thought was that you have already answered your own question. Many may respond to your letter with names and numbers of ...
Shock Therapy????
Asked by A.L. from Charleston
on August 22, 2011
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I have a friend who is battling severe depression, with it only seeming to become worse rather than better. She is under psychiatric care, and has had changes made to ...
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- I would NOT do this. I know someone who had it in the 70's and he ended up suicidal. I can't believe it is allowed.
- Yes shock therapy is still used for severe depression that is not responding to other treatment. Kind of like a brain re-boot. Patients are sedated so they don't feel ...
- If she is going to receive shock therapy, which has now been modified as others have stated already, then I'm guessing that she's not dealing with depression as her on...
Teenagers
Asked by A.P. from Sioux City
on November 25, 2006
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So how about those moms with teens that like trouble. Or ones that are usually good kids until they get messed up with something of the opposite sex? Anyone have sug...
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- Hi A.! Boy! Do I know teen girls! LOL!! The opposite sex thing is normal. Unfortunately, it's gonna stare you in the face from now til forever. (A bit of humor ther...
- Hi A.! I feel for ya, as I've been there and done that! My oldest 2 daughters are now 22 and 25, and my youngest daughter is 8. Jenna and Sam acted out because th...
- I would get the kids help in dealing with the suicide of their father. Even if it was just the stepdad. My husbands mom committed suicide and he hasn't gotten over it ...
I Need Idea's for My Art Project
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on May 22, 2012
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Hello again.....Apparently I need you ladies this week alot:)
Something for you to think about for me and let me know your idea's.....
I have a new art project l...
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- A baby in a womb with its mouth and face covered with a bandana
- I'm envisioning something with a school building... it could have arms and legs, looking dejected and down in the mouth, sagging under the weight of so many children i...
- School students. Schools are still constantly fighting for funding and largely being pushed aside (particularly highly capable).
