Posted by LynneDa on August 9, 2004, at 9:46:43
In reply to RE::: teenagers, posted by calico cat on August 6, 2004, at 19:51:57
Hi Calico Cat -
I feel for you! My daughter is only 8 and already she is showing signs of heavy emotions that I am afraid may be the beginning signs of a serious problem. It is so hard to stand by & watch when you've done all you can to help them, isn't it?!?The fact that you are willing to listen and make yourself available is a HUGE plus!!! I do wonder about why more kids are diagnosed with mental illnesses these days. I know awareness and lessening of stigma is a big part of it. But, I think there is much more pressure now than when we were younger. Also, in our wired world, information is more accessible and some of that can be harmful.
She says she has her friends to talk to and that is wonderful! I know some girls who don't have close friends like that and their pain is compounded by feeling rejected by peers.
Just wanted to let you know I hear ya! Your love and presence in her life will make a difference!!!
~ Lynne
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Hi everyone. Sorry about your loss Mrs. C. and sorry about the dog. (I forgot whose dog died - but loosing a pet is so hard).
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> Anyway, I have a 15 year old daughter on luvox for anxiety and depression. she has been on meds. for 4 years. Talk about depressing. Tonight she is sitting in front of the computer crying and won't tell anyone what her sorrow is. It bothers me that she seems so unhappy and refuses help of any kind. She vehemently refuses therapy - it doesn't help and she has her friends to help anyway. I just hope that when she is older, she can get the help she needs - in therapy and maybe in defining her emotions so her meds might work better.
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> I just don't understand how such a young girl can be this unhappy. It makes me wonder if we were this unhappy back then but we had to bury the feelings because it was not acceptable to go around crying and breaking down. Maybe that's why I am/was so messed up because I could never express my feelings as a child. But, then again, my daughter expresses her feelings, and she sure seems messed up anyway.
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> Thanks for letting me vent. I just don't know what to do to help.
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