Date: 3/6/2003 7:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 58268
tell her to go to a counselor and get some meds and occupy her with fun stuff...this is happening to me too so trust me :)  |
Date: 3/6/2003 7:53:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 39370
But she cant go out and get them on her own. And her parents dont believe that she is depressed.  |
Date: 3/6/2003 7:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 47218
She needs to find another competent adult to talk to about it, besides her mother. Obviously, you are very young, so you may be limited in how you can help her, though being there for her and being her friend is a good start. Otherwise, I think you should encourage as best as you can to find another adult to talk to-- like another family member, a neighbor who is a good friend, or perhaps a clergy person, if she goes to church. Actually, if there were some way that she could talk to a liscenced counselor, that would be best of all, because that way the counselor could validate her feelings, and provide proof to her mother that it's more than feeling a little "blue"  |
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Date: 3/6/2003 8:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 47218
oh! I ought to add that there are 800 numbers for depressed teens. That would be another good place to try, if she doesn't have anyone to talk to. |
Date: 3/6/2003 8:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 22406
I'm with Mollycat. But,depression can get very serious. So,her,you and her family should take this serious. It could get worse or if she gets help it could get much better for her. Maybe she just needs a friend to be there for her right now. I was teased alot in school and had similar problems. I just dropped out when I was old enough to get away from problems at school. But,just talk to her and be there for her. Maybe her depression right now isn't to serious. I hope not. Tell her to talk to someone she trusts in her family. Good Luck! Hope she gets better! ~Peace~  |
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Date: 3/6/2003 8:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 22406
Don't forget to pray for her. A prayer always works! I'm sure God loves her! |
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Date: 3/6/2003 8:06:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 39370
Well, I know that she doesnt want to call one of those numbers. And as far as other adults, there isnt anyone else. All the family members she is closer to, live two or three states away, she hates church. And she just doesnt have anyone else. |
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Date: 3/6/2003 9:34:00 PM
From Authorid: 47218
she may not want to call a number, but it's her best bet if she doesn't have anyone to talk to. They will advise her of counseling places in her area. Seriously, if it's between this and trying to kil herself, which one do you think she should choose. |
Date: 3/7/2003 7:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 24845
I read your post and your responses. I agree with molly cat. Do you think she would be willing to talk to a counsler at school? If not maybe you should. You could keep her name out if it worrys you about the counsler telling her. Ask the counsler, shes' trained to help you and other kids with difficult problems. I know it sounds corny but it really might save her life if you would open up to an adult. Talk to your parents and the counslers. She does need help and she's so young, which is sad and it also is a good thing which means she CAN be helped. I hope that you will find away to ease both of your minds. God Bless you all.  |
