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Child in crisis- depression - need aadvice

Posted on 03/03/2018 4:48:19 AM PST by newnhdad

need advice. I have an adolescent with sever behavioral issues. Suicidal thoughts, violent behavior, bursts of emotion, anger and very drastic mood swings. Like you see in the movies about crazy people, but from a 12 year old.

we have tried all sorts of therapy but nothing seems to move the needle. The last evaluation mentioned posbile hospitalization and medications. Does anyone have experience with this?


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Miscellaneous; Society
KEYWORDS: bipolar; child; childdepression; depression; help; illness; prayerrequest; prayers
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To: infool7

May God bless this child and heal him quickly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.


121 posted on 03/03/2018 2:22:20 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (The US Constitution ....... Invented by geniuses and God .... Administered by morons ......)
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To: newnhdad

I am on the autism spectrum. The ONLY thing that saved me was that there was no such thing as the internet or a home computer when I was a child. I had to learn to cope.

I’m just saying.

Somewhere your child has found a crease in your defensive line and has learned to exploit it. You have to learn to win. You don’t always have to be right because you won’t always be right and when you are wrong, you need to apologize. But you have to win. Every...single...time.


122 posted on 03/03/2018 2:26:11 PM PST by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: newnhdad

“We don’t want meds but I’m not sure where else to turn.”

Use what works. My best friend is a 60 year-old CPA and he needs Ritalin but he won’t take it. He’s almost homeless.


123 posted on 03/03/2018 2:27:36 PM PST by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: newnhdad

I will be praying.We have lot’s of teens in the family and I used to mentor teens.What may help is advise from an outsider.Give them a number of someone you trust that they can call-no questions asked.Stay positive with them.Some teens express themselves in anger.As long as they are not hurting you are throwing things let them go.The suicide part should be handed by a professional with private visits.They do grow out of this if it’s not mental.I am going to say a rosary for your family tomorrow.((((Hugs))))


124 posted on 03/03/2018 2:30:56 PM PST by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: newnhdad

You don’t mention if it’s a boy or a girl in the opening post. If it’s a girl, it sounds hormonal. Either way, all adolescents cope with hormone surges. I would take the child to a good pediatric endocrinologist and make sure the thyroid is acting properly. Many of those symptoms are found in thyroid disorders, and are often mistaken for strictly emotional issues.


125 posted on 03/03/2018 2:35:51 PM PST by Albion Wilde (We're even doing the right thing for them. They just don't know it yet. --Donald Trump, CPAC '18)
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To: newnhdad
First pray for child and family, second buy a wonderful book “Borders with Children,” by Townsend & Cloud, third find a Christian counselor or group that uses this method of rearing children and combines it with tough love concepts.

Lastly, get some qualified Christian private counseling for yourselves as you are going to need it ASAP!

Understand this will not be a short term project and I personally have known couples who divorce over tough “stuff” like this!

Please keep me informed & if you need help getting the book I suggest, I’ll gladly help you - PLUS I’m praying for you for the Lord to move mountains on your behalf.

126 posted on 03/03/2018 2:45:59 PM PST by zerosix (Native Sunflower)
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To: newnhdad; OldCountryBoy
a doctor in New Jersey... is developing a specialization in PANDAS/PANS. He prescribed a specific antibiotic, for a much longer duration. The behavior improved, the boy’s obsessions and ticks reduced,and eventually went away.

Had never heard of this, but it explains behaviors I've seen in my own family. Good article:

What is PANDAS/PANS?

127 posted on 03/03/2018 2:50:02 PM PST by Albion Wilde (We're even doing the right thing for them. They just don't know it yet. --Donald Trump, CPAC '18)
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To: Rust Buster

I was going to say the same thing! LYME or any one of the tick borne illnesses. My daughter went through this, and it turned out to be LYME. Hard to find a lyme literate doctor, though. I know a good one in Missouri and in Illinois, if you are close to these states.

https://www.holtorfmed.com/connection-lyme-disease-psychiatric-disorders/

http://www.ilads.org/lyme/lyme-brochure-psych-2014.pdf


128 posted on 03/03/2018 2:52:04 PM PST by vickixxxx
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To: rovenstinez
No one will believe you, but it's the truth.

A complete break from all modern stimuli.

129 posted on 03/03/2018 2:52:38 PM PST by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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To: infool7

Amen


130 posted on 03/03/2018 3:04:33 PM PST by af_vet_1981 (The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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To: infool7; newnhdad

Praying


131 posted on 03/03/2018 3:05:54 PM PST by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: newnhdad

Prayers up for your child and you...

Is it possible your child is being sexually abused or bullied?


132 posted on 03/03/2018 3:13:09 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion (Q is BaWhat ifrron Trump, time-traveling back from the future, to help his dad fight the deep state.)
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To: newnhdad

Heavenly Father, we ask you to protect newnhdad’s 12 year old child. Please protect and heal this child emotionally and spiritually. Give this young child the strength he/she needs for endurance and healing. (Luke 11:1-4) With your great love, drive out all his/her fears and comfort this child. 1 John 4:18 Amen


133 posted on 03/03/2018 3:25:00 PM PST by spirited irish
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To: infool7

Please pray for my child too


134 posted on 03/03/2018 3:27:23 PM PST by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: freeandfreezing

watch out for children’s hospitals who view everything through the prism of child abuse


135 posted on 03/03/2018 3:29:13 PM PST by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: Wuli

the word that jumps out at me is schizophrenia


136 posted on 03/03/2018 3:30:20 PM PST by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: newnhdad

Reads like it’s time to see a psychiatrist or at the very least a MD you know & trust.

Peace be with you & your son as I suffered from depression for 25 years. It’s horrible for everyone.


137 posted on 03/03/2018 3:35:12 PM PST by TheStickman (#MAGA all day every day!)
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To: newnhdad

Where are you?

You need to get them to a behavioral health professional. If you go to a local ER and use the word suicidal, they should get them into a 72 protective hold.

My daughter needed that kind of help at 16. It was easily the worst night of my life. But if there was something horribly wrong, they would have found it. When she got out she realized she wasn’t as bad off as a lot of other people.

A lot of adolescent kids eat chemicals, get too wired into the world, and get too wrapped up in drama.

I would recommend going to a psychiatrist over a psychologist. One works on the physical brain—the other is a phd at best.

What you describe is not something I would leave to a counselor or religious leader. Praying for them is one thing. Getting the A team in there is quite another.

This is nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone I know had had a child crises or two. Work this out...love your child.


138 posted on 03/03/2018 3:35:43 PM PST by Vermont Lt (Burn. It. Down.)
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To: newnhdad

I just saw you are in NH. I am sure Dartmouth Hitchcock has the best people in the State.


139 posted on 03/03/2018 3:37:04 PM PST by Vermont Lt (Burn. It. Down.)
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To: infool7

Prayers for newnhdad, daughter and family.

Blessings for your prayers and all the warriors on FR.


140 posted on 03/03/2018 3:38:38 PM PST by NEWwoman (God Bless America)
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