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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 185818" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Cindi, welcome. I'm glad you found us.</p><p> </p><p>Obivously, we're not doctors and can't diagnosis over the internet, but given what I know about our kids on this board, I'm guessing you're looking at a mood issue that your difficult child is self-medicating. Whether it's anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or something else, only a good adolescent psychiatrist who does a thorough evaluation can tell for sure. </p><p> </p><p>I think it's wise that you're having testing done. What kind of professional is administering the testing? What kind of doctor is overseeing your daughter's care at this point? </p><p> </p><p>Since you're bumping up against the age of 18 when you'll no longer have control over your daughter's medical treatment, I'd strongly suggest getting your difficult child sooner rather than later into a dual-diagnosis treatment facility -- one that treats both the substance absue and the underlying issue fueling it.</p><p> </p><p>While I'm sure you will get some responses here, I'd also suggest copying and reposting your thread over on the Teens and Substance Abuse forum. The ladies over there have been there done that and can share their wisdom with you.</p><p> </p><p>Again, welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 185818, member: 2423"] Cindi, welcome. I'm glad you found us. Obivously, we're not doctors and can't diagnosis over the internet, but given what I know about our kids on this board, I'm guessing you're looking at a mood issue that your difficult child is self-medicating. Whether it's anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or something else, only a good adolescent psychiatrist who does a thorough evaluation can tell for sure. I think it's wise that you're having testing done. What kind of professional is administering the testing? What kind of doctor is overseeing your daughter's care at this point? Since you're bumping up against the age of 18 when you'll no longer have control over your daughter's medical treatment, I'd strongly suggest getting your difficult child sooner rather than later into a dual-diagnosis treatment facility -- one that treats both the substance absue and the underlying issue fueling it. While I'm sure you will get some responses here, I'd also suggest copying and reposting your thread over on the Teens and Substance Abuse forum. The ladies over there have been there done that and can share their wisdom with you. Again, welcome. [/QUOTE]
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