I have a 14 year old granddaughter that I need to see about getting help for. She is a self mutilator .?

Question

There is a long history that I can go into but I need to find someone that will actually take the time and listen. This could be considered a desperate cry for help. It has gotten to the point to where she is now abusing other people and the authorities (OKSD in Madill) are not willing to help. She pounded her head into the concrete wall in front of 4 OKSD and when they took her inside for questioning she pounded her head on the table in front of them. They said that there was not anything that they could do to help and that it was a mental problem. Please advise me on what can be done. I am afraid that if she is not given help that she will end up becoming a static or she will hurt someone or even make this problem to become a fatility. Please please please help me or tell me of some organazations that can help her. There is documentation to show that this child is in desperate need of help. Sincerely Cindy Carney

Answer 1

You should probably locate a psychiatrist for help. They will locate the origins of her problem and help fix it.

Answer 2

You're right, the police won't do anything because they are not trained to deal with that. She needs a counselor. Here in Indiana we have a place called the Bowen Center that works with self mutilators. I used to work with them. Do you know that most cutters, etc were abused (esp. girls)? Look for a counseling center in your area. Ask at the hospital. Try to give her some ideas as to how to get those feelings out. Most cutters and those who self harm are just trying to get the "bad feelings" out somehow. Like they don't know how else to deal with them. Get her to start a journal or write poetry or draw. She needs help. Be supportive and take her to see someone.

Answer 3

I'm not an expert but what about showing her some real love and become a friend to her ...not just her grandmother....i use to cut ...my wrist I dd it to get rid of the pain i was feeling down inside , even if it was only for a little while..to rid my self of that pain only for a few minutes was some sore of relief to me.... I made a friend that helpped me through my tough time ...and I am greatful!

Answer 4

First, put her on intake of flax oil. Children get too much sugar. Suspend that to moderate. There has to be a concommittant factor. I don't put much faith in ' doctors ' or institutions. I'm not clear on your location. You can e - mail me. No, I'm not a doctor or anything of the sort. Flax oil: check online for benefits, usually at a health food store.

Answer 5

first, i'd like to say that i am so sorry you have to go through this. it must be very difficult for you to see.
http://www.teenlineonline.com/
This site was very helpful for me in identifying my eating disorder (i'm 14 also). Since, I've gone to a psychologist, but people don't change my thinking. Medicine does. I don't know if there is a prescription that would help her, but perhaps one could keep her out of this mindset.
Good luck.

Answer 6

definitely get her in to see a psychologist. that is the best thing you can do for her. she may need to go to a behavioral treatment center for a while. my younger sister was self mutilating. luckily, she had a trusted adult friend who helped her stop. if you need someone to talk to about it, because i know it can be hard on a family member to have to go through, feel free to email me anytime. just contact me through my avatar, and i will send you back my address that way.

Answer 7

send her to the nearest stress center for help...these are located at hospitals. insurance will cover the stay there. a psychiatrist will see her there and prescribe her meds to take. they will then see her on a monthly/weekly basis.

Answer 8

there are some places you can go too but its hard i not sure where u r from but there services that just are for children like men tel health for one i would call the health department to fine the right one for her