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Teen Daughter with Depression
Asked by A.H. from Charlotte
on August 12, 2009
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I don't really know where to start. Our daughter went to therapy once after we found she was cutting herself - the doctor talked with her & my husband for 20 minutes ...
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- Hormone and chemical imbalances can really cause depression. I'd have a heart-to-heart talk with her and ask her what brings (or gives) her 'joy'. If she has some re...
- Call your local Child Advocacy Center and ask the names of the three best children's therapists in town and schedule an appointment.
- I am so sorry that you are going through this! This is a very serious situation. Get her help immediately! I don't want to scare you, but many teens have actually comm...
I Am Losing Myself ..
Asked by A.S. from Portland
on April 3, 2007
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for some reasone my computer is eating up my requests without letting me post them -- so i have to make this really short (i tend to go on and on)
I am feeling real...
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- Hi A., I know exactly how you feel! I went through these same feelings after I had my second child, she was born 15 months after my son. I would go long days without a...
- You need friends!!! And if you have them, you need to start making time to hang out with them. Being a mom and a wife is awesome, but you have to still be YOU too. ...
- First thing is that you nroke my heart when I read your request. I just want to give you a hug and tell you everything is going to be o.k. I went through something s...
Pre-teen Daughter's Sadness
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on June 12, 2008
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Hi Moms. I'm seeking help/advice for my pre-teen daughter who has episodes of unexplained sadness. I've noticed this over the past few months (probably since Jan) that...
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- Sheesh, I am now older than 35 and have tearful days during the "emotional" time during my cycle. I cry because I had a bad dream or they didn't have my kind of bread ...
- my sister in law had to get on birth control to balance out her hormonal episodes. it was very young too, like around 13 yrs i believe.
- I was sad alot when I was a teen. Sometimes it was related to my cycle but to be honest I think I was depressed. It wasn't until after my daughter was born and I was d...
Birds & Bees Talk
Asked by L.H. from Tucson
on February 29, 2008
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Help moms! My daughter, Bailey, is 9 yrs old and we have never seriously discussed sex or her period. She is extremely moody and hormonal and, after talking to a few f...
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- Hi, I was just talking about this with some friends last night. I think it's good to give the birds and bees talk as soon as possible, maybe with the help of an illu...
- Don't be shy. She'll find out everything soon anyway. Besides, you don't have to go into every gory detail on your first shot. Just ease in with asking her outright...
- My parents were always pretty open about the whole "birds/bees" thing with my sister and me. I would advise to just start talking to your daughter. If she thinks it's ...
Miscarriage at 16 Wks, How Do You Go On?
Asked by K.M. from Kansas City
on June 20, 2009
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I just found out on Wednesday when I went in for a normal prenatal checkup that our babys heart was not beating, I was overwhelemed with sadness and there by myself. I...
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- Like other moms on this website...I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss and let you know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. ...
- K.- When I read this it made me cry. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I could not imagine how you must feel. I have a 2 year old boy and I think about losing...
- K. - I do not have any advice but wanted to tell you how very sorry I am that you had to go through that. I will be praying for you and your family.
Depression or Jealousy?
Asked by R.G. from El Paso
on May 28, 2009
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I've been married for 7 years. I love my husband very much. When I came into this family he had been married before and had a 9 yr old daughter living w/ him at the ti...
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- Wow, that's alot to deal with. So many dynamics. Maybe you aren't jealous. Maybe you aren't depressed. Maybe you just need to talk to someone and air out your though...
- Hi R. G. With all that drama around you, who wouldn't be depressed. I think you have a lot to think about your husband and his daughter. You are more women than me be...
- Dear R., Please consider that you and your husband may need a Godly counselor to get through this. The daughter is a woman, a young woman but still - she chose to be...
Dealing with Miscarriage
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on December 11, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I guess I am seeking advice and comfort from other women who have suffered from a miscarriage. This past Monday, at 10 1/2 weeks pregnant, I suffered a m...
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- I'm so sorry for your loss. I too had miscarriages. I believe it's more common than we think. I don't think that you have to have to have it together. It's okay t...
- I'm afraid I don't have any advice for you but I just wanted to give you my sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss and I can't imagine what you must be going through...
- Dear R., I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your baby. I will be praying that the Lord would comfort you, surround you with His presence and be your comfort and ...
One Twin Stillborn --- Seeking Support
Asked by B.P. from Dallas
on September 12, 2008
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Greetings, Everyone -
Since the birth of my daughter, I am finding a lot of wonderful advice and support on these boards so I'm hoping that some of you can assist m...
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- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your baby boy. I can't imagine the pain that you must be feeling. I hope you find the support that you need to get through this...
- Hi. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but I applaud you for seeking help. I, too, have lost a son. Matter of fact, he would have been six years old next week. Hi...
- B., Tow out of my Four pregnancies were twins I lost the first twin at 8 weeks. I lost the second twin at 21 weeks. I completely understand how you feel and you can...
Single Mom Issues
Asked by T.D. from Lynchburg
on April 16, 2009
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Where to start? I'm a newly (within the last 6 months) single mom - I went from a stay at home mom to a full time single working mom. I know I'm depressed and I'm tr...
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- Dear T., I understand how you feel! I have been a single mom for more than 20 years! Now my children are all in their twenties and I am a grandmom of three sweet...
- HI T., I was quickly looking through emails and had to stop and respond to your post. 2 years ago I was in your shoes. I don't have much time to write now so I wa...
- Hello T.- I to was a single mother once and I was 19. My daughter is now 18 almost 19 in college and doing very good. I will first say that you as a single mother...
Help with Orthotics
Asked by M.S. from Lincoln
on November 2, 2008
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Our son, now 27 months, was born two months prematurely and diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. Needless to say, he has severe hypotonia (abnormally low muscle tone...
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- As a nurse, i work with different types of orthotics, and one of the things we always watch for is signs of discomfort and any reddened areas when we take them off. W...
- Being a mother of a special needs child can be frustrating when dealing with with all the "accesories" that go with. My son is two and on his fourth pair of braces. Wh...
- Have you tried chiropractic for him? His nervous system could probably use a check-up and an adjustment could possibly help the condition he has. It's my strongest sug...
