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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 215257" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>PLEASE do not cut off the communication with her. Read "The Explosive Child" for ideas on how to help your child. The strategies seem counter-intuitive, but they truly work for kids with all kinds of problems.</p><p> </p><p>I think as a consequence you should flush any/all drugs you find. Pot, prescriptions that are not hers, etc... </p><p> </p><p>You should make cooperating in INTENSIVE therapy with a psychiatrist for medications (she is self medicating and a psychiatrist can help with medications that are just for her to help with the problems) and with a therapist for the rape.</p><p> </p><p>contact your local Rape Crisis line for resources. The Domestic Violence center will probably be able to provide a lot of resources also. Even though the rape wasn't at home, they are still an excellent resource.</p><p> </p><p>If you are ever afraid she will hurt herself, take her to the ER for a psychiatric assessment, or call 911 for help transporting her. </p><p> </p><p>As for the condoms, I personally would be reassured. At 17, with a serious boyfriend, many girls would have an intimate relationship. With the rape in the mix, and with bipolar (which can have hypersexuality as a symptom), it is probably to be expected that she is having sex. Since you found condoms, you can be somewhat assured she is having "safe" sex. </p><p> </p><p>If it were my child I would make sure she knew she could talk to me about anything related to her sexual relationship if she had questions or problems. I would also let her know that I would BUY condoms for her if she felt too shy or couldn't afford them. I would also discuss birth control options with her and with a psychiatrist.</p><p> </p><p>Personally, I feel the drugs and rape are FAR bigger problems than the condoms. I know not everyone feels that way, and that is OK. What I stated is just my opinion. Please know that whatever you decide on the problems I will support you.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I am osrry she is so hurt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 215257, member: 1233"] PLEASE do not cut off the communication with her. Read "The Explosive Child" for ideas on how to help your child. The strategies seem counter-intuitive, but they truly work for kids with all kinds of problems. I think as a consequence you should flush any/all drugs you find. Pot, prescriptions that are not hers, etc... You should make cooperating in INTENSIVE therapy with a psychiatrist for medications (she is self medicating and a psychiatrist can help with medications that are just for her to help with the problems) and with a therapist for the rape. contact your local Rape Crisis line for resources. The Domestic Violence center will probably be able to provide a lot of resources also. Even though the rape wasn't at home, they are still an excellent resource. If you are ever afraid she will hurt herself, take her to the ER for a psychiatric assessment, or call 911 for help transporting her. As for the condoms, I personally would be reassured. At 17, with a serious boyfriend, many girls would have an intimate relationship. With the rape in the mix, and with bipolar (which can have hypersexuality as a symptom), it is probably to be expected that she is having sex. Since you found condoms, you can be somewhat assured she is having "safe" sex. If it were my child I would make sure she knew she could talk to me about anything related to her sexual relationship if she had questions or problems. I would also let her know that I would BUY condoms for her if she felt too shy or couldn't afford them. I would also discuss birth control options with her and with a psychiatrist. Personally, I feel the drugs and rape are FAR bigger problems than the condoms. I know not everyone feels that way, and that is OK. What I stated is just my opinion. Please know that whatever you decide on the problems I will support you. I am osrry she is so hurt. [/QUOTE]
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