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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 203989" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>I hate to say this but I think it is time to take the control of the medications issue out of her hands entirely. She really needs to understand that she has to take them regardless of whether she thinks they are helping or not. It is too obvious that they are helping. For Wynter, at least for awhile, she needs the medications much like a diabetic needs insulin. </p><p> </p><p>As you know, there are no answers for her angst. You two have gone around this circle repeatedly. Nothing you say can or will make a difference and, of course, no suggestion you make is going to work. Wynter may well be one of those of who will wallow in her misery her entire life. Sadly, there really are people like that -- it is easier to be sad or angry and miserable than to try to change. That is her choice. Right now, about the only thing you can do is force her to take medications but even that option is going to be gone soon.</p><p> </p><p>Heaher, you are an awesome parent. I doubt many of us would have the patience to deal with Wynter's teen angst. Most of us would have told her enough is enough and shoved her out the door and back to school. We wouldn't be willing to sacrifice so much so she could have special clothing, fangs, etc. We certainly wouldn't let her verbally abuse us. Your love for your kids is palpable. Even with all of your health issues, you still manage to listen to them, give them what they need and want, especially the tools to spread their wings. </p><p> </p><p>Quite frankly, don't let Wynter guilt or browbeat you. You deserve better and you certainly don't need to feel guilty because she is unhappy. She has the means to do something about it. She could volunteer. She could take her medications. She could join a local youth group. And so on and so on. Her misery is her choice. whether she wants to own it or not.</p><p> </p><p>So, put her back on medications and pat yourself on the back that you haven't killed her. Me, I'd have shoved her out the door rather than keep listening to the same stuff over and over. You're doing great!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 203989, member: 3626"] I hate to say this but I think it is time to take the control of the medications issue out of her hands entirely. She really needs to understand that she has to take them regardless of whether she thinks they are helping or not. It is too obvious that they are helping. For Wynter, at least for awhile, she needs the medications much like a diabetic needs insulin. As you know, there are no answers for her angst. You two have gone around this circle repeatedly. Nothing you say can or will make a difference and, of course, no suggestion you make is going to work. Wynter may well be one of those of who will wallow in her misery her entire life. Sadly, there really are people like that -- it is easier to be sad or angry and miserable than to try to change. That is her choice. Right now, about the only thing you can do is force her to take medications but even that option is going to be gone soon. Heaher, you are an awesome parent. I doubt many of us would have the patience to deal with Wynter's teen angst. Most of us would have told her enough is enough and shoved her out the door and back to school. We wouldn't be willing to sacrifice so much so she could have special clothing, fangs, etc. We certainly wouldn't let her verbally abuse us. Your love for your kids is palpable. Even with all of your health issues, you still manage to listen to them, give them what they need and want, especially the tools to spread their wings. Quite frankly, don't let Wynter guilt or browbeat you. You deserve better and you certainly don't need to feel guilty because she is unhappy. She has the means to do something about it. She could volunteer. She could take her medications. She could join a local youth group. And so on and so on. Her misery is her choice. whether she wants to own it or not. So, put her back on medications and pat yourself on the back that you haven't killed her. Me, I'd have shoved her out the door rather than keep listening to the same stuff over and over. You're doing great! [/QUOTE]
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