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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 149896" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Terry</p><p> </p><p>Sounds like this boy could have something going on other than the depression. Has he confided as to his diagnosis??</p><p> </p><p>I'd be worried the anti depressants are making it worse, and if he is dealing with bipolar instead of just depression it could very well be the case. And if he's mixing in street drugs....it can take it to a whole new level. been there done that with my best friend.</p><p> </p><p>Nichole cut and burned. She didn't stabilize until she was placed on abilify.</p><p> </p><p>Without knowing his diagnosis it's hard to suggest things that might work for him. Therapy is a must, but Nichole got nothing out of it until she was stabilized with the right medications. </p><p> </p><p>Do you know the boy's parents? If you really become concerned the situation has become critical would you feel comfortable in contacting them? I think for me this would be a huge worry. </p><p> </p><p>In hs Nichole had a difficult child friend who was extremely unstable. Borderline/BiPolar (BP) diagnosis which later developed into schizoeffective diagnosis. If things got too bad, I let the Mom know. Since Nichole had the same issues, Mom never took offense and appreciated having someone else "watching out" for her daughter. </p><p> </p><p>Make sure your daughter knows that it is up to him to make his treatment/medications work for him. She can't fix him. He has to want to be stable and make effort in that direction to get there. Otherwise you run the risk of her taking on the responsibility of his well being, and that's the last thing you want.</p><p> </p><p>I hope the boy is able to get the help he obviously needs and will cooperate with the treatment plan. I think most schools now are so fearful of violence that they'd rather ditch the child than take the risk and attempt to honestly get the help.</p><p> </p><p>Hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 149896, member: 84"] Terry Sounds like this boy could have something going on other than the depression. Has he confided as to his diagnosis?? I'd be worried the anti depressants are making it worse, and if he is dealing with bipolar instead of just depression it could very well be the case. And if he's mixing in street drugs....it can take it to a whole new level. been there done that with my best friend. Nichole cut and burned. She didn't stabilize until she was placed on abilify. Without knowing his diagnosis it's hard to suggest things that might work for him. Therapy is a must, but Nichole got nothing out of it until she was stabilized with the right medications. Do you know the boy's parents? If you really become concerned the situation has become critical would you feel comfortable in contacting them? I think for me this would be a huge worry. In hs Nichole had a difficult child friend who was extremely unstable. Borderline/BiPolar (BP) diagnosis which later developed into schizoeffective diagnosis. If things got too bad, I let the Mom know. Since Nichole had the same issues, Mom never took offense and appreciated having someone else "watching out" for her daughter. Make sure your daughter knows that it is up to him to make his treatment/medications work for him. She can't fix him. He has to want to be stable and make effort in that direction to get there. Otherwise you run the risk of her taking on the responsibility of his well being, and that's the last thing you want. I hope the boy is able to get the help he obviously needs and will cooperate with the treatment plan. I think most schools now are so fearful of violence that they'd rather ditch the child than take the risk and attempt to honestly get the help. Hugs [/QUOTE]
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