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<blockquote data-quote="DazedandConfused" data-source="post: 298030" data-attributes="member: 831"><p>I chuckled when you described her room. Not that it is funny, but that I can related. I remodeled both my difficult children rooms and Daughter's is pretty nasty most of the time. It has never gotten to the point of stripping it, but it is an option if it does. </p><p> </p><p>You do have your hands full. What jumps out of your post is her medication refusal. Daughter doesn't take medications anymore, but she did for years. When she would entertain the idea of not taking them, I promised her that everything single thing in her world that she enjoyed (cell phone texting, computer, ipod, camera, friends) would be confiscated and cutoff. I even made it clear I would take her favorite shoes and clothing. Most important, I meant it and she knew it. So, the subject didn't come up very often. </p><p> </p><p>Son, who is now thirteen, has eluded in the past that he doesn't like having to take medications, now makes big declarations that he will not take them. Same goes for him, I will strip his life of everything he enjoys until he complies. I don't argue or bribe. He grumbles and I'm sure curses me behind my back. He has even sneered that he hates me right before he popped them in his mouth. Fine, hate me, just take the medications. Especially now, after years and a new psychiatrist, he's on a combo that has really helped to even him out and I'll be darned if he's going to mess that up. I know he sometimes thinks he's the only kid that takes medication. </p><p> </p><p>I smiled when you defined the Baker Act. Most of us here, even if he haven't had personal experience with it, are aware of what it is. Here's a suggestion, and I know it's not an easy one. Hopefully, you won't need it, but just in case. Get out the video camera her if she starts up her antics. They have those small handheld ones now at a very reasonable price. I did that with Son just a few months ago when I confronted him about stealing money from my purse. I did end up calling the police, but of course, he had stopped by the time they got here. But, I got all on video. </p><p> </p><p>When I would pull out the camera on Daughter when she was attacking me, she would immediately stop and usually run to her room. So, at least, I knew she could stop herself if it was important enough to her.</p><p> </p><p>You have been put through the wringer with this child and hopefully you will find support and information coming here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DazedandConfused, post: 298030, member: 831"] I chuckled when you described her room. Not that it is funny, but that I can related. I remodeled both my difficult children rooms and Daughter's is pretty nasty most of the time. It has never gotten to the point of stripping it, but it is an option if it does. You do have your hands full. What jumps out of your post is her medication refusal. Daughter doesn't take medications anymore, but she did for years. When she would entertain the idea of not taking them, I promised her that everything single thing in her world that she enjoyed (cell phone texting, computer, ipod, camera, friends) would be confiscated and cutoff. I even made it clear I would take her favorite shoes and clothing. Most important, I meant it and she knew it. So, the subject didn't come up very often. Son, who is now thirteen, has eluded in the past that he doesn't like having to take medications, now makes big declarations that he will not take them. Same goes for him, I will strip his life of everything he enjoys until he complies. I don't argue or bribe. He grumbles and I'm sure curses me behind my back. He has even sneered that he hates me right before he popped them in his mouth. Fine, hate me, just take the medications. Especially now, after years and a new psychiatrist, he's on a combo that has really helped to even him out and I'll be darned if he's going to mess that up. I know he sometimes thinks he's the only kid that takes medication. I smiled when you defined the Baker Act. Most of us here, even if he haven't had personal experience with it, are aware of what it is. Here's a suggestion, and I know it's not an easy one. Hopefully, you won't need it, but just in case. Get out the video camera her if she starts up her antics. They have those small handheld ones now at a very reasonable price. I did that with Son just a few months ago when I confronted him about stealing money from my purse. I did end up calling the police, but of course, he had stopped by the time they got here. But, I got all on video. When I would pull out the camera on Daughter when she was attacking me, she would immediately stop and usually run to her room. So, at least, I knew she could stop herself if it was important enough to her. You have been put through the wringer with this child and hopefully you will find support and information coming here. [/QUOTE]
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