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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 297875"><p>I'm so sorry...sounds really stressful...an understatement, I am sure!</p><p> </p><p>First of all, put some space/boundaries between you and her. Also, make sure you and your husband (or signicant other) are a united front. Make decisions together.</p><p> </p><p>If she calls you at work, speak with her when you are alone and speak with her briefly or don't speak with her at all. Don't let her drama follow you into the work place.</p><p> </p><p>What medications is your daughter on? Even if the psychiatrist doesn't think she has bipolar illness, is he/she willing to try different medications? What makes you think she has bipolar illness?</p><p> </p><p>I agree with the others, if she does something illegal, call the police. That is the logical consequence. Meanwhile, protect yourself as best as you are able. Purchase a lock box and a pad lock. Put important items in the box, hide it in your room and pad lock your room. However, as you well know, this is no way to live.</p><p> </p><p>The main page of this site has some book recommendations...there is one called <u>Yes, Your Teen is Crazy</u> by Dr. Bradley which is VERY good another on bipolar disorder called <u>The Bipolar Child</u> by Dr. Papolos, which is excellent. These are just some resources that might be of help.</p><p> </p><p>Did you say she is seeing a therapist? Would you and her be open to Family Therapy? Try not to react emotionally to her "crazy" behavior. This gives her waaay tooo much power.</p><p> </p><p>If this behavior continues even after medication and therapy, you might want to look into a therapeutic boarding school. strugglingteens.com ... another website has more information.</p><p> </p><p>This might not make any sense right now...but as best as you can, when you can, nurture yourself...do little things for yourself that bring you peace of mind and/or joy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 297875"] I'm so sorry...sounds really stressful...an understatement, I am sure! First of all, put some space/boundaries between you and her. Also, make sure you and your husband (or signicant other) are a united front. Make decisions together. If she calls you at work, speak with her when you are alone and speak with her briefly or don't speak with her at all. Don't let her drama follow you into the work place. What medications is your daughter on? Even if the psychiatrist doesn't think she has bipolar illness, is he/she willing to try different medications? What makes you think she has bipolar illness? I agree with the others, if she does something illegal, call the police. That is the logical consequence. Meanwhile, protect yourself as best as you are able. Purchase a lock box and a pad lock. Put important items in the box, hide it in your room and pad lock your room. However, as you well know, this is no way to live. The main page of this site has some book recommendations...there is one called [U]Yes, Your Teen is Crazy[/U] by Dr. Bradley which is VERY good another on bipolar disorder called [U]The Bipolar Child[/U] by Dr. Papolos, which is excellent. These are just some resources that might be of help. Did you say she is seeing a therapist? Would you and her be open to Family Therapy? Try not to react emotionally to her "crazy" behavior. This gives her waaay tooo much power. If this behavior continues even after medication and therapy, you might want to look into a therapeutic boarding school. strugglingteens.com ... another website has more information. This might not make any sense right now...but as best as you can, when you can, nurture yourself...do little things for yourself that bring you peace of mind and/or joy. [/QUOTE]
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