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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 189464" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I really don't htink what you are going through is typical teen. I trust that you know enough girls that age and see enough of what the typical teen crowd does to know the difference.</p><p> </p><p>I really tink her volatility and refusal to face the whole medication issue is going to be a giant problem - LONG after teh typical teen days are over - or past the days where all sorts of behavior is blamed on a person being a teen. (yes, I do know that kids go through all sorts of stuff as teens, I jsut think it is overused to describe behaviors that are just not OK)</p><p> </p><p>Is there ANY possible way to get at least prn medications to hide in her food? It will sound mean, or not politically correct, and it probably is both, but maybe if you had a lliquid or sprinkle medication you could hide in her food when things just have got to give??</p><p> </p><p>She is shooting herself in the foot - and you too!! (Not - you shooting her, but she is shooting YOUR foot as well as her own). Sometimes the kids ahve to give for the sake of the family. Our difficult children have little concept of this - or they refuse to grasp the concept - but as parents sometimes we have to work behind their backs until they get to a point they CAN work.</p><p> </p><p>Is she still homeschooled this year?? Is it possible to tell her she can stay off medications FOR NOW if she goes to school, but if she is to continue with homeschooling then she MUST take medications with NO refusal/problems??? Can you back up this position if you choose to take it??</p><p> </p><p>I am throwing this out for an idea. I don't know if it will work for your family or for you or for her. It is just a thought.</p><p> </p><p>I also wonder if maybe, given this pervasive depression, she needs hospitalization?? I don't even know if it is an option, just wanted you to think about it. Is there any way for you to get some respite?? Maybe even a homeschool cooperative for a morning or 3 a week? Just SOME break from her?? From having to always be the mom - I know we always ARE moms, but with-o some time away from our progeny it can be a real tough thing to handle.</p><p> </p><p>Sending hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 189464, member: 1233"] I really don't htink what you are going through is typical teen. I trust that you know enough girls that age and see enough of what the typical teen crowd does to know the difference. I really tink her volatility and refusal to face the whole medication issue is going to be a giant problem - LONG after teh typical teen days are over - or past the days where all sorts of behavior is blamed on a person being a teen. (yes, I do know that kids go through all sorts of stuff as teens, I jsut think it is overused to describe behaviors that are just not OK) Is there ANY possible way to get at least prn medications to hide in her food? It will sound mean, or not politically correct, and it probably is both, but maybe if you had a lliquid or sprinkle medication you could hide in her food when things just have got to give?? She is shooting herself in the foot - and you too!! (Not - you shooting her, but she is shooting YOUR foot as well as her own). Sometimes the kids ahve to give for the sake of the family. Our difficult children have little concept of this - or they refuse to grasp the concept - but as parents sometimes we have to work behind their backs until they get to a point they CAN work. Is she still homeschooled this year?? Is it possible to tell her she can stay off medications FOR NOW if she goes to school, but if she is to continue with homeschooling then she MUST take medications with NO refusal/problems??? Can you back up this position if you choose to take it?? I am throwing this out for an idea. I don't know if it will work for your family or for you or for her. It is just a thought. I also wonder if maybe, given this pervasive depression, she needs hospitalization?? I don't even know if it is an option, just wanted you to think about it. Is there any way for you to get some respite?? Maybe even a homeschool cooperative for a morning or 3 a week? Just SOME break from her?? From having to always be the mom - I know we always ARE moms, but with-o some time away from our progeny it can be a real tough thing to handle. Sending hugs. [/QUOTE]
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