Suicide Threats or Attempts
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Discipline Ideas?
Asked by M.S. from Salt Lake City
on May 29, 2008
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My 9 year old fights constantly with me and has no respect for me. I just am at the end of my rope with what to do. I have tried reward systems, I have read several pa...
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- M.-- Unfortunately you are in a bad cycle. Our kids learn by our actions. So if you yell, he will yell. What are some of the things that make him so mad? Can you take ...
- Hi M., Parenting is very hard, and so is being parented! Try to change the way you talk to yourself in your own head. You are and can always be a good parent. You h...
- First, I would stop yelling. I know it is hard, I have had problems with it too. Try couseling, there could be a deeper reason for his behavior, this is a good way t...
Nausea Before Period
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on October 31, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I have been getting horrible nausea about a week before my period, It started about 4 months ago. does anyone else have this? Is it normal?
I saw my OB...
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- I have it too. I had once asked my ob about it and he said that it is normal from the hormones around that time of month.
- From my and my daughter's experience, it sounds like a hormone imbalance. They finally found that I was sensitive to the rise and fall of progesterone that naturally ...
- I was having similar symptoms and my doctor discovered I had endometriosis. I had laser surgery and it is much better. It is just something you might inquire about.
Any Mom's with a Child with Bipolar Disorder HELP!!!
Asked by A.S. from Raleigh
on March 5, 2008
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My son is 7 years old and is suffering from bipolar disorder. He was showing signs at the age of 5 and has just gotten worse and worse sins then. He threatens suicid...
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- The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) has a HUGE website with MANY discussion boards filled with thousands of parents in your same boat. They are at h...
- My 11 year old son became very aggressive, anxious, verbally abusive to the family, and sucidal last year. The doctors thought it might be bipolar but then changed th...
- A., I recently moved to Oak Ridge. I have bipolar I am in the process of starting a support group for people,friend or parents of people with bipolar.You can get more ...
Funerals...
Asked by H.F. from New York
on February 2, 2012
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Hi, I'm new to this and a new step Mom...and half the time I have no idea what I'm doing. Ha. So this website is really really helpful to me. My question is this...Wha...
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- There's no right answer to this. It's not only different for every kid and family, but can change per the funeral. What hits me though is 2 things: 1) If gm...
- anytime a step parent questions thier role - the answer is always the same. Offer your opinion to your partner, but defer thier judgement. If you're bf feels they do...
- I wouldn't take them. They are still on that roller coaster from loosing their mom which in itself takes a long time to come to terms with as a child, then you come in...
2 Years Old and Grandmother
Asked by A.C. from New York
on December 17, 2010
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I got pregnant when I was 18, the babys father commited suicide when I was 4 months pregnant, thinking I couldnt handle a kid on my own I was going to put her up for ...
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- 20 years old is still very young! How long have you been grown and ready to be a mom? How long have you been married to this wonderful man? Have you known him for ...
- I agree with Sandy. I have a feeling there is more to this situation, and it would be interested to hear your grandmothers side. I hear everyone say you're the moth...
- Did she become the guardian legally? If so, start the process to get her back. If not, if this was all verbal, then start the process to move her out and take your chi...
First Deployment
Asked by A.S. from Clarksville
on April 8, 2010
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This is my husband's first deployment. He actually left on March14. The day he arrived in Afghanistan and called me I had to tell him that his father was dying in th...
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- Someone in my family was gone on 2 or 3 tours of duty and his young wife was alone with two little ones in a new state where she didn't know people or fit in, and her ...
- First off a big thank you to your husband, to you and to your son for all that you do for our country. (Yes, you & your son sacrifice too) Being an Army wife can be ex...
- I don't know what you are dealing with either it must be very difficult. But thank you to your entire family for serving our country. My only suggestion would be to co...
9 Yr Olds Mental Health
Asked by L.T. from Phoenix
on October 19, 2006
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My 9 year old daughter has crazy mood swings. She will have a hysterical crying fit over the smallest things and the rest of the time all she does is wine and complain...
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- Given the genetic predisposition for mental health issues, I would have you daughter evaluated by a child psychiatrist. If you need a referral, I would ask your pediat...
- My husband is Bi-polar and its a very trying mental illness, I have a 14 month old and I am also concerned that she will develop it too. All I can say is you should tr...
- Consider having her evaluated by a psychologist and/or psychiatrist. She may be suffering from a rapid cycling form of bipolar disorder. This is more prevelant now t...
Mom to Teen Girl Who Self Mutilates Needs Help Too!
Asked by Z.Z. from San Francisco
on January 25, 2011
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My beloved daughter is currently seeing great (we think, so far) psychologist and psychiatrist for cutting, depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide. She is on Proz...
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- Zara, I am sorry I don't have any advice for you, but I do want to tell you that you and your family are in my prayers. Steph
- I'm sorry that you're going through this and your daughter. It is definitely a very hard road to go on. I think all of this involves a lot of patience and it sound...
- I think you should consider a counselor to help you deal with the resentment...and the feeling of loss from feeling like you are missing out on parts of the mom-daught...
Car Seat in Front Seat?
Asked by A.H. from Phoenix
on June 9, 2010
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Hey Mamas! So my hubby and I have two trucks. The truck that we have the car seat in is a four door F150. No problem. So far we haven't put a car seat in our other tru...
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- If it is your only option, then you do what you have to do. I know you are not supposed to put rear facing seats in front with air bags. Air bags are also dangerous, a...
- I don't think it's safe at all! There's reasons why kids have to ride in the back seat. I suppose if there is absolutely NO other option, but I would almost say put he...
- The airbag is why they usually don't recommend car seats in the front, but if the air bag is turned off, it is fine. LOL, here in farm country you see a lot of car sea...
Any Suggestions for Childhood Fibromyalgia?
Asked by R.D. from Bakersfield
on January 23, 2009
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My 16-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. (among other things like hyperactive nerves and overly flexible joints). She was told about 3 weeks ago. ...
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- Find out which pharmaceutical company produces the drug. Go onto their website and there might be a program which offers free or reduced cost meds. I think they bene...
- hi I am an adult with fibro, diagnosed with various stuff in early adulthood, that would now be called fibro. I am not on medication, and my pain is managab...
- Hi R., I am a wellness consultant and have been one for 25 years. In China and Japan they diagnose this illness as magnetic deficiancy. I have helped many ...
