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I have not read all 17 pages, but I feel bad for Dad. He obviously wants what is best for his daughter. He is concerned about how what she is doing NOW is going to effect her FUTURE.
Dad, keep sticking by your daughter. Keep talking. Keep going with the counciling. Your daughter will see that you CARE and you are not going ANYWHERE no matter what!!
I'm not sure if this was covered already, but can she go to a junior college while living at home for a year? This may be a good idea with all that is going on in her life right now.
I have not read all 17 pages, but I feel bad for Dad. He obviously wants what is best for his daughter. He is concerned about how what she is doing NOW is going to effect her FUTURE.
Dad, keep sticking by your daughter. Keep talking. Keep going with the counciling. Your daughter will see that you CARE and you are not going ANYWHERE no matter what!!
I'm not sure if this was covered already, but can she go to a junior college while living at home for a year? This may be a good idea with all that is going on in her life right now.
Thanks, we've discussed CC until she is ready. She is on board with it. But, she's still going to apply to the 4-year colleges. If she is ready then she goes, if not then CC. Kind of keeping her options open and a goal.
I have a friend that's 22 (we ARE not involved). My daughter knows and likes her and is OK with her being kind of her big sister for general girl related issues (like hair braiding and make-up).
The reason for her weight issue was resolved, but she gave up in general after the last conversation with mom, which was after my dad passed. GP and my daughter were close (my parents live with me).
She did very well after the prior incident after she stopped talking to her mother. Then my dad died and she was generally coping considering their closeness and her age. But after she spoke with her mother is when it hit the fan. So, she's cutting off communication again.
She will continue therapy. If the therapist thinks group is a good idea then she will go. I told her to ask the therapist for help with friend skills as well. She does have a lot of contacts in school, but has few friends. She can't seem to get over the hump. Perhaps he can help. I think she's awkward and her mother's issues have generated issues with bonds. She seems to have healthy BF relationships and friends that are boys. She has problems maintaining girl friends.
All in all, it could be a lot worse so I am thankful. I just want for her to have a happy life.
Have you done your research on PCOS? Is your daughter seeing an endocronologist? She should be, pcos can affect the thyroid and if your daughter has a thyroid problem it could explain her anxiety, inability to lose weight, depression, not willing to work hard, difficulty getting along with girls.
My sister has PCOS, so if you havent I would see an endocronologist.
I'm glad that your daughter has a girl she can talk to. It has to be very hard having a mother like hers. Hopefully the therapist and this older girl friend can help her deal with the situation, feel more comfortable in her own skin and work on her self esteem and self worth! The teenage years are so hard for girls in general, even with a healthy Mom there to guide you. Girls can be very mean and critical, so I can see why she may keep some girls at a safe distance. Her relationships will get better as her self esteem increases.
I'm glad you are working together with your daughter on the college issues. It's wonderful that she has set goals for herself. Now she just needs to be consistant with working towards them. A year in community college could be really good for her!! Then go on to the State school when she is really ready.
Keep up the good work, Dad. Your daughter really needs you, even if she doesn't act like it sometimes.
Have you done your research on PCOS? Is your daughter seeing an endocronologist? She should be, pcos can affect the thyroid and if your daughter has a thyroid problem it could explain her anxiety, inability to lose weight, depression, not willing to work hard, difficulty getting along with girls.
My sister has PCOS, so if you havent I would see an endocronologist.
I've been taking her to an OB who specializes in PCOS. She advised it wasn't necessary. But I will make an appointment. Thanks,
Based off the initial post: she's manipulating, she's smart, finds school easy, doesn't care about grades, likes food, fights with parents &/ authority, self esteem issues, 3 therapists.
Hmn, The therapist probably don't or won't mention this, but tell your kid to grow the **** up and Google "intellectual giftedness". We wanna know what she thinks about us. Because that **** sounds familiar.
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