Posted by Katey on February 11, 2002, at 9:21:04
In reply to Re: how to help a teen in crisis?, posted by christophrejmc on February 10, 2002, at 1:59:59
teens in crisis...sounds like a report on 60 minutes. but that sounds horribly apathetic and stingy coming from someone who is at almost the exact same place and time. listen to her. dont judge her. chances are that if she's telling you suicide plans, she's not going to do them, but it is imperative that you get her help ASAP. Being a teenager is hard enough, being a 'freak' is almost unbearable. she's strong for having made it this far. i definately feel that she needs to find a new pdoc, and a new psychologist wouldnt be a bad idea as well, i, unfortunately, had the same over reacting type of psychologist, which i fired and havent seen one since.
if it's not too intrusive, may i ask where the two of you are geographically located? i may be able to find some help. i also suggest doing as much research on bipolar II, pardon the cliche, but knowledge is power.
> Thank you very much Anna Laura, jane d, and ST for your helpful advice.
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> I have just turned 20 and she is soon turning 18, so there's about a two-year age difference. I will try to get her to see a new psychiatrist/psychologist and possibly help her join a group. I am not very close to her geographically, so it will be difficult to be more involved, but I will try.
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> She is not the first suicidal friend I've had, but I fear that my previous relationships might not apply (especially because I have relatively no experience with anyone who has bipolar I). I have lost one friend to depression, and I hope to never lose another -- if I fear she is going to harm herself, I will try my best to get her help. I'm very bad at talking with adults (especially ones with no experience with mental illness) about this kind of stuff, and I don't trust her parents to respond appropriately.
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> I want to try my best at not being intrusive, to a teen that can be very unhelpful.
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> -Christophre
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