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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...
Children Witnessed a Man Commit Suicide
Asked by E.C. from Memphis
on August 11, 2009
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Yesterday, to celebrate the first day of school, my sister and I decided to take our children downtown for National s'mores day. We thought it would be a good memory ...
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- You've gotten a lot of good support, and I just wanted to add mine. This is traumatic for all of you and such a terrible waste of a person's life. I would think both...
- I would contact a counselor and explain the situation and see what they have to say. They may tell you things to look for or to ask these precious girls. And it might ...
- Holy Freakin Crap! I am so sorry you had to see that! and even more sorry that the children did. have they mentioned anything about it or asked any questions? You m...
Suicide
Asked by C.V. from Cincinnati
on December 3, 2006
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First and foremost please understand... I am NOT in any way considering suicide.
I understand that suicide is a very touchy and unspeakable subject and that is why ...
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- I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister and your latest family memeber. My heart goes out to you. Thank you though for your message of strength and compa...
- Thank you so much for sharing.It is sometimes from our deepest sadness are we able to help others. I know when I lost my 3rd daughter I considered suicide. I thought t...
- That was beautiful, I cried. I am not suicidal but have experienced the loss. My sister, my Maid of Honor, came into town for the first time in many years for my weddi...
How Can I Help My 8 Year Old Cope with His Aunt's (Best Friend's Mom) Suicide?
Asked by C.F. from Monroe
on March 24, 2009
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Her son is my son's best friend and when they get together the go sit in the car and talk. We know her son heard the shot and I'm afraid my son isn't ready for that ki...
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- My heart goes out to you, your son and all who are affected by this tragedy. First, get some private time with your son and encourage him to talk about his feelings. ...
- In 1972, my uncle shot my cousin, my aunt and then committed suicide. He was an Illinois States Attorney. I was supposed to be on his "hit list" as I would have been...
- That would be a question for a professional trauma therapist. There are many techniques available for this, such as EMDR and EFT. The child would best go to a therap...
Teen Pregnant
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on April 27, 2008
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Need advice my daugther in Dec. tryed to commit suicide she took 15 tylenols and cryed out to ex who rushed her to the hospital. so she was alert when they told her ei...
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- M., Your daughters story is my own. It is so hard at that age because the boy that they are involved with has more influance than a parent and guys at that age are so...
- I can relate to your daughter. I had my first pregnancy at 21 and went a little crazy. Up until my 8th month I would tell everyone how much I didn't want to have thi...
- M. I will be sure to add you in my prayers. I have girls and I can't imagine the pain and stress you feel. But always remember that GOD has a plan for EVERY ONE! It's ...
Talking to My Young Children About Suicide
Asked by V.J. from Washington DC
on April 20, 2007
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I have a 4 year old and a six year old (7 in two weeks) My husband and I separated in October and we've finally gotten things straight with visitation, so things are g...
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- V., I am so sorry for your loss. My parents just committed suicide before christmas. I have been doing a lot of research on this subject because my two year old s...
- I am so sorry for your loss and especially the circumstances surrounding it. I really do not have any advice...but I will say that we are never really "old enough to ...
- V., I can remember going to my uncles funeral when I was that age. I can also remember being bored and just hanging with the other kids when the service was over and...
This Is Not Normal Teenage Behavior
Asked by B.B. from Indianapolis
on June 18, 2009
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My daughter will be 15 next week. She is the most dispespectful child I have ever known. She has been diagnosed in the past with ADHD,bipolar and borderline personali...
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- I am able to look at your situation from both points of view. I too am bipolar Type II. Type I is very different than type II and it sound like your daughter is type I...
- My daughter has bipolar also. You didn't state if she was on any kind of medication or not, and if not, then that would be the first thing I would do. Someone with bi...
- I also have a request here for issues with respect. So I know exactly how you feel. You are not alone with how you feel toward your daughter. However, I am at my wits ...
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...
Teen Suicide
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on January 31, 2009
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Ok so one of my kids has a friend who confided in them that they think about suicide a lot and that they sometimes wish they were dead. That they have even "cut" thems...
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- As the parents of teenagers this is a tough one. The fact that your child trusts you is a biggie and I would not do anything to betray that trust. Ask your child if y...
- When it comes to a serious issue like suicide, I frankly think you have to put that teen's life before your own concerns about your kid feeling that you've betrayed a ...
- I would go to the school and they can go to the parents and help the child as well. Do it ASAP.
Seeking Advice on How to Help a Friend Through a Tragedy.
Asked by A.G. from San Francisco
on August 13, 2008
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Hello,
I am writing because I need advice on what I can do to help my friend who has suffered two massive tragedies in the last year.
10 months ago her ex-hus...
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- Hi A., What a horrible story. Just know that there is absolutely nothing you can do to make her pain go away. In fact, there is nothing that anyone in this world c...
- Hi A., How aweful the tragities your friend has gone through. Time will heal all wounds. The only thing you can do is support her and make sure she pam...
- A., She is so lucky to have you as a friend. I don't think that there is anything more that you can do for her than to be there for her like you have. Maybe just ...
