It’s just a different animal but not totally

May 14, 2024
2:26:37pm

theonick 3rd String

Psychiatrists/PCPs change meds all the time and no one bats an eye. The problems you have to change therapists instead of treatments in most cases and that does feel different.

Report problem with this ad

theonick

Bio page: theonick
Joined: Sep 7, 2011
Last login: Jun 20, 2024
Total posts: 271 (13 FO)

Report problem with this ad

Messages

Author

Time

11 yo daughter showing recent signs of depression…any advice

Iman23

May 13, 7:57am

Does she have a phone?

Chester Copperpot

May 13, 8:01am

This was my question.

squints

May 13, 8:12am

More specifically, access to social media?

Mister P

May 13, 8:14am

Gabb phone for talk/text. No social but does game a little bit. Screens are

Iman23

May 13, 8:21am

Maybe try to subtly ask who she watches on YouTube.

Mister P

May 13, 8:24am

Good. I have three daughters ages 19, 17 and 14. All of them around that age

Chester Copperpot

May 13, 9:50am

Find a good therapist for her.

crimedog

May 13, 8:02am

This is conventional wisdom that has been refuted in Abigail Shriers latest book

Idacoug

May 13, 8:34am

The more you talk about a problem the more it stays present - short term

SwanSong

May 13, 8:45am

Here is the book. Bad therapy. Why the kids aren’t growing up.

Idacoug

May 13, 9:17am

Wow, both of those sources are totally suspect.

theonick

May 13, 10:07am

You should read the book. It’s incredibly well researched and data driven

gocougs719

May 13, 10:23am

I’ve read it and I agree with many premises

theonick

May 13, 10:54am

Yeah I wouldn’t agree in any absolute statement about therapy

gocougs719

May 13, 1:27pm

So the idea is to ignore or burry them?

theonick

May 14, 2:17pm

I think you’re making an argument against any point I made

gocougs719

May 15, 5:34pm

Bad therapists do make it worse. But good ones help.

crimedog

May 13, 10:55am

I think that’s the issue. It’s not wholly good or bad

gocougs719

May 13, 1:24pm

It’s just a different animal but not totally

theonick

May 14, 2:26pm

Therapy has been the biggest help with my depression.

North Cat Coug

May 13, 8:02am

My 9 year old is pretty similar. We had a really rough year losing

Adwight

May 13, 8:05am

She has a hard time making friends. But is very friendly with other kids and is

Iman23

May 13, 8:24am

Getting on a sports team is a great way to make new friends. Things like track

BYUtka

May 13, 8:30am

Good advice. Thanks. She has played basketball and volleyball but isn’t doing

Iman23

May 13, 8:32am

Also exercise is beneficial for improving mood. Maybe a good team (of friends)

niqmadu

May 13, 9:44am

Theater/drama can be problematic. If she is artistic, I would encourage

Oatmeal

May 13, 8:55am

I honestly don't like this attitude. Some of the very best kids I teach/work

Adwight

May 13, 9:20am

There are absolutely great kids in Theatre... That is true. It also attracts a

BYUtka

May 13, 9:23am

I would argue that there are other activities as well. Baseball, IMO, is the

Adwight

May 13, 10:52am

Two things worth reading

CalY

May 13, 8:05am

Get her to a therapist. Reading stuff with her might help her understand that it’s ok to feel how she’s feeling, but it

RealTaysomHill

May 13, 8:09am

Is she involved in any sports? I'm no therapist but with my kids it felt

RC Vikings

May 13, 8:14am

With my kids, times they are less physically active the depression is stronger,

BYUtka

May 13, 8:22am

I believe studies show sports for girls is even more beneficial than for boys.

Mister P

May 13, 8:22am

Activity and connection are huge

theonick

May 13, 11:22am

Check out the book The Optimistic Child

B_lemarque

May 13, 8:24am

Thank you!

Iman23

May 13, 8:26am

You can also look at the PHQ-9

B_lemarque

May 13, 9:36am

Is there any family history of mental health challenges?

Mises

May 13, 8:33am

Talk about it with her in relative detail. Ask if she ever feel like self harm

NYC and Japan

May 13, 8:42am

It’s a challenge. You always start with the basics.

troutmaster13

May 13, 8:48am

One thing I always did with our seven kids - monthly father’s or mother’s

BYU I Bleed Blue

May 13, 8:54am

This is good stuff. Agree for anyone with kids.

Acorn

May 13, 9:12am

Lift weights and Vitamin D. Worked for one of my sons. But I know treating depression is different for every kid.

WDaddy

May 13, 9:12am

My oldest daughter was my biggest challenge. She attempted suicide 3 times

AF_Puma

May 13, 9:58am

Start taking her on daddy/daughter dates.

steakandtaters

May 13, 10:12am

I’ve had many conversations with my daughter about her depression and anxiety.

Jfly1975

May 13, 10:29am

May not help, but worked for our daughter and low-cost worth a try

JupiterJones

May 13, 10:34am

Keep loving her and make sure she hears it. Go on a monthly daddy daughter date

Magneto

May 13, 10:34am

I hope Iman23’s daughter can overcome, figure out, or successfully navigate

Alan Schaefer

May 13, 11:04am

6th grade was the worst for our daughter. Find out how your daughter's friend...

oilman

May 13, 11:12am

Physical activity, physical activity, physical activity. If she doesn't have a

birds

May 14, 11:00am

And more sun on skin also.

CougarMandias

May 14, 11:52am

This. I couldn’t be more agreeing and believing in this. I truly believe that

Alan Schaefer

May 14, 11:43pm

^ y'all are my people

birds

May 15, 2:16pm

Report problem with this ad

Posting on CougarBoard

In order to post, you will need to either sign up or log in.

Report problem with this ad