One of my best friend's mom died last year...she lives with her grandparents because her dad died long ago...he grandma whom i know very well and respect very much is making her go to the psychiatrist...i don't think she needs it...she is very strong and she doesn't need...does she need it???
2006-09-19 03:18:58 · 13 answers · asked by Mary G 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
A therapist can help her sort out her feelings. You'd be a good friend to encourage her to be open to it. It can only help.
2006-09-19 03:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has to be a reason that her grandparents are making her go. Losing a parent at a young age is a very difficult thing. Even though she may not seem like she needs it, most people need some sort of help to get through something this difficult. Being strong will just help her get over it faster.
2006-09-19 10:27:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are very concerned about your friend. I applaud this.
Sometimes, however, there are thoughts & feelings that some people cannot share with anyone they know, even their best friends or a close family memeber. In these cases, having a therapist is not a bad idea. Even if she may not be suffering emotionally like her grandmother thinks, having a support system that involves her best friend (you), loving grandparents, and a therapist can only help maintain her emotional health.
2006-09-19 10:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by emvannattan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps her grandmother is seeing a personality change you are not, or... her concern is preventative. Losing both parents can be very damaging to one's psych. Counseling is rarely damaging so would probably have some gain even for one handling this situation well. If the patient is resilient and does not need counseling, the counselor will pick up on it and release her fairly early. Don't attempt to diagnoze her mental well being unless you are qualified to do so. Let the experts do that.
2006-09-19 10:25:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, she ABSOLUTELY needs therapy. If she appears like she is doing fine, she is probably suppressing her emotions, which ultimately, will be very harmful. For a young women to lose both parents so early on is an extremely traumatic ordeal. If anything, I would encourage her to seek out therapy. Clearly you are a very good caring person, it will serve you well in life. Best of luck to you and your friend!
2006-09-19 10:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by Twin 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone could benefit from some therapy
2006-09-19 10:26:01 · answer #6 · answered by lynnieR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We really can't answer that for you, but her therapist is probably helping her. Just be her friend and support her any way you can-that can be your friend therapy.
2006-09-19 10:21:16 · answer #7 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay out of it. You can only do harm. This will not hurt her and may help. You do not have the training to judge.
2006-09-19 10:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she thinks she doesn't need it then she shouldn't be going. I subscribe to the "If it ain't broke don't fix it" philosophy.
2006-09-19 10:30:07 · answer #9 · answered by Jabberwock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-19 11:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋