robinm1922
One day at a time
Hello,
I am hoping I have finally found a place to get advise and support! I have a wonderful 15 year old daughter that was diagnosed with Major Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in April of 2009. We had it under control with medications until end of September, she slipped back into a major depression so slowly that by the time I realized there was a problem it was a huge problem.
She dropped every grade from b's and c's to d's and e's, started back talking teachers (something she has never done) started dozing off in class and day dreaming or obsessing is the real thing.
Long story short I have changed many things, I let all her teachers know what was going on with her and why she was having issues (should have done that from the start and will from now on make sure I do!) we have adjusted her medications to a new one so hopefully we will see a difference soon. Just made the change this weekend.
I have an appointment with her guidance counselor and the school psychologist this morning. I have researched depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) a lot since September, I wish I had looked this much into it in the beginning. I am a lot smarter about her illness now than I was in April.
My main problem is knowing what to do! I am worried about pushing too hard with the school work because it seems to push her back into her depression. I need to worry about getting her mentally healthy before I worry about school! She is not suicidal or self mutilating and I intend on keeping it that way. She is also not sexually active or doing drugs.
What should I expect from the school? I don't know what if anything they are obligated to do.
Any advice?
I have dealt with a lot in my life but never has anything effected me so much as watching my daughter go through this. One of the hardest things is realizing this is something she can't control and for me it is so hard to wrap my head around that thought.
Am I in the right place, sometimes I feel all alone. People I talk to have dealt with depression for themselves but not a child big difference I think.
I welcome any suggestions!
Thanks,
Robin
I am hoping I have finally found a place to get advise and support! I have a wonderful 15 year old daughter that was diagnosed with Major Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in April of 2009. We had it under control with medications until end of September, she slipped back into a major depression so slowly that by the time I realized there was a problem it was a huge problem.
She dropped every grade from b's and c's to d's and e's, started back talking teachers (something she has never done) started dozing off in class and day dreaming or obsessing is the real thing.
Long story short I have changed many things, I let all her teachers know what was going on with her and why she was having issues (should have done that from the start and will from now on make sure I do!) we have adjusted her medications to a new one so hopefully we will see a difference soon. Just made the change this weekend.
I have an appointment with her guidance counselor and the school psychologist this morning. I have researched depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) a lot since September, I wish I had looked this much into it in the beginning. I am a lot smarter about her illness now than I was in April.
My main problem is knowing what to do! I am worried about pushing too hard with the school work because it seems to push her back into her depression. I need to worry about getting her mentally healthy before I worry about school! She is not suicidal or self mutilating and I intend on keeping it that way. She is also not sexually active or doing drugs.
What should I expect from the school? I don't know what if anything they are obligated to do.
Any advice?
I have dealt with a lot in my life but never has anything effected me so much as watching my daughter go through this. One of the hardest things is realizing this is something she can't control and for me it is so hard to wrap my head around that thought.
Am I in the right place, sometimes I feel all alone. People I talk to have dealt with depression for themselves but not a child big difference I think.
I welcome any suggestions!
Thanks,
Robin