Support Question

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Registered: 11-08-2005
Support Question
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Fri, 01-12-2007 - 2:13pm

Can anyone tell me if there is a board for family members to find help? My young daughter is suicidal and I'm trying to get her some help. I would like to speak with other moms that are going through this too.

Thanks
Katie

 
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Registered: 01-03-2007
In reply to: kanoa05
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 2:20pm

I don't know the answer to your question, BUT in my opinion there should be a two way approach. #1 Find a licensed clinical psychologist who has a patient advocate approach. It should be someone your daughter likes, trust and feels free opening up with. The licensed clinical psychologist will work through therapy. #2 Find a psychiatrist who cares. The psychiatrist will work by providing necessary diagnostics and medications to your daughter.

By taking a two-way approach you will be able to conquer most adolescent depressions and help her get on with her life. If there are problems within the family then a Marriage and Family Therapist may be a good option also.

On a side note, keep the lines of communication open and try to point out all the people who love and care about her.

Lin

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Registered: 02-12-2004
In reply to: kanoa05
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 5:42pm

Hi Katie and welcome to the board!


You asked if there were a board where you could get some help for your young daughter who is suicidal. From my perspective, you have several options....you are most welcome to stay here and seek support and/or you can go to the Health Message Boards where you found the listing for this and check out these two boards: Families and Mental Illness (if this applies) or Children's Mental Health.


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Registered: 11-08-2005
In reply to: kanoa05
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 7:08pm

How old is your daughter? 7, yes I said 7
How long has she been feeling suicidal/how did you find out? Since about September, I found out because she told me her plan.
Did anything happen that you can pinpoint that may have contributed to her feeling this way? not sure... I left her abusive dad when she just turned two and she hasn't seen him since... I've remarried to a wonderful man whom she's called dad since day one.
Is she currently exhibiting any self destructive behavior: she hurts others, animals, I can't think of destructive behaviours to herself except her refusal to eat when she's 'not feeling good' (meaning sad)
and, is she now or has she ever seen a therapist? Trying to get her into one at the mental health centre but found out today that we got denied in NOVEMBER because she's been seeing a counsellor on an emergency basis to learn to cope with emotions.

So it's not hormones. there's something wrong with this kid and I've been screaming that for 4 years. No dr will listen to me. I'm banging my head on the wall! I've posted on several other boards and honestly I'm too emotionally tired right now to repeat myself.

 
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Registered: 02-12-2004
In reply to: kanoa05
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 8:14pm

Hey there,


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Registered: 03-09-2005
In reply to: kanoa05
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 9:50pm

"there's something wrong with this kid and I've been screaming that for 4 years. No dr will listen to me."

A lot of people have this sterotypical image of all kids as cheerful Shirley Temples, and they refuse to consider that it's not always reality. I can image how hard it must be to find any sort of help or support.

I don't know what to do either, I'm sorry to say, but you are welcome to come here for support.

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Registered: 08-02-2005
In reply to: kanoa05
Sat, 01-13-2007 - 1:36am
Welcome to the board this is a great place for support. There is also the Mental illness and families board http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhfamschiz . I'm sorry to hear that you and your daughter have to go through this it is definately one of the most difficult things I've had to deal with. I hope you will find the information and support you need here.

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