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by James_J8706 on February 13th, 2012

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Is this depression or something more?

My teenage daughter is so depressed, she isn't eating or drinking. She doesn't want to do anything. It has come on so suddenly. She seemed angry these past few days but she would still come out of her room when she had to. Whats wrong with her? She speaks really slowly and is crying all the time. She is mumbling about killing herself and how the world will be a better place without her in it. She sleeps all hours of the day.Two weeks ago she was really bubbly and happy, if not overexcited. She's only 14 (turning fifteen in a few months) and I'm worried as a very similar experience occurred almost two years ago, when she just turned 13. She was EXTREMELY depressed for almost eight months. It was terrifying. I'm still shocked she didn't ever harm herself. She used to keep journals about different ways she could kill herself, she wouldn't talk to anyone and would stay closed off in her room. She was always in the dark, the curtains had to be drawn 24/7. Then every couple weeks or months, she'd have this in-between period where she'd seem okay, very vibrant. Her cheeks would plump up and she'd talk non-stop. Then she'd sink back into depression again. She can become very irritable and sometimes she seems paranoid. I can see the warning signs coming on much quicker this time around, I'm scared the same thing is happening again. What if she really does harm herself? Is this just depression? Her aunty recently suggested that she has bipolar.. is this the case? What should I do? Please tell me what's wrong with her. (Please don't suggest PTSD as we've tried this route and its not that.)

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  • by lindisfarne on February 13th, 2012

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    James, you are obviously very concerned about your daughter's behavior. You've been fairly detailed as to her symptomatology. It's apparent that her episodes are becoming more acute. But in all fairness I must ask you why you are asking us! What will you do with our lay diagnoses?! If you are looking for an answer that SOUNDS reasonable to you, why not do what the both of you (and all other family members) best need...and yesterday! Get her in to see a professional! You love her very much, that is doubtless. However, you cannot help her as you might believe you can. You are too close! You both need someone who will see her symptoms objectively. My only suggestion to you is this: Let her see a therapist to begin with and not a psychiatrist. You don't want someone throwing pills at her right off the bat! She is a minor and there is no need to have her "in the system" at such an early age if it can be avoided. Lastly, if the therapist offers you a diagnosis, take her to another therapist or doctor for a second opinion. When you do that, do not give them any information about the first diagnosis. You don't want to bias their observations. Before either visit, decide whether you trust them.

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  • by dazed on February 13th, 2012

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    I do sympathise.Sounds like bipolar-a type of depression....mood swings like you describe.I suggest she goes to the doctor.Good luck.

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