2006-12-01 17:42:35 · 12 answers · asked by poke 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i would sit and talk with them and see if there was anything that i was doing wrong as a paren't, Maybe not paying enought time with them or anything.. If it was something out of my conrol i would seak some help Now a days depression is a very commen thing
2006-12-01 17:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by typhaniee0027 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old is she?
Perhaps some self developement courses would help (check the net) or some voluntary work is good for the soul.
As a woman I find it very good for my morale to make my own money and do my bit for the world. There are some things that children must do for themselves.
On the other hand if it is nutritional or environmental (hair or live blood analysis is good to fill in the missing links) a trip to the Herbalist or Homeopath would fit the bill.
Often we suffer through yeast infections, parasites, a pH level out of balance or through the use of chemical shampoos, detergents, air fresheners, make -up etc
Olive leaf for yeast infection and parasites
Organic / herbal instead of chemical products
A liver detox helps to feel good again.
Fresh fruit or salads (separate meals) and supergreens (spirulina, barley and wheat grass) helps to lose the acid and return a good pH to the blood.
Plus the thing that helped to save my emptiness was double the dose of Evening Primrose oil with Fish oil for 5-6 weeks, and St Johns Wort was also my lifesaver
2006-12-01 18:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by jojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would immediately ask them to elaborate... That statement is much to broad to understand it's true meaning...
After they elaborated I would address the real statement with appropriate action whether that be talking about how thier life is full and how they as a person effect the lifes of others tying them into the big scheme of things, professional counseling, etc.
Sometimes children especially teenagers don't see very far beyond themselves (It's the nature of the teenage beast.. They are very self centered and therefore can't see much else) they just need someone to show them all the connections to others that make them special and how thier lives have meaning well beyond themselves... They can see how thier exhistance enriches your , thier grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousiins, friends, teachers, and other peoples lives if you point out the ways it does... Some children just need you to point it out so they get a glimpse of the big picture and feel they can go on..
Other children may need professional intervention...
My kids have all gone through times where they need me to point out how great, awesome, needed, wanted, and fantastically fabulously funky cool great, I know they are because for a short time they just weren't feeling and seeing it for themselves...
As a parent you should know your child well enough to know if thier batery is dead and they need professional intervention or if thier battery is low and they just need you to give them a jump start...
2006-12-01 18:01:56 · answer #3 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my teen daughter did tell me this, despite the admiration of her peers, a loving and supportive family, community involvement and paying work she finds to be fun and worthwhile... *egad* what could possibly be missing?
after quite a bit of very open talk on the matter (some of it in the wee hours of the night and full of tears), it seems that she is sort of mourning the end of her childhood, and fearing the beginning of adult responsibility. she is resentful that the adult world expects more responsibility and accountability of her than they are willing to expect of themselves or each other... and unfortunately i don't think she is mistaken in this. her peers are less well prepared to enter the world or to meet their responsibilities than she is, and it is difficult for her to make friends she can feel share her worldview and priorities.
having stuff and activity in your life does not make it less empty... having solid goals to span this transition, and peers of comparable emotional and functional age, does span it.
she stumbled on this herself in a community college business communications course, where her 'fantasy resume' assignement, where you envision where you will be in 10 years, and write a resume that includes the sort of prior experience and qualifications you feel will get you hired for your fantasy life. she met other serious young adults there.
another common cause of depression for teens is lack of sleep. a personal commitment to a regular bedtime and rising time also gave her the energy she needed to find joy in her life activities again. i still think she is over-overcommitted! lol but she is having fun, and doing well.
2006-12-01 18:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by Gina C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fill the emptiness with massive loads of love;)
2006-12-07 04:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by R.C.P. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mother I would feel very sad and ask "Why" they feel this way. Did they just break from a meaningful relationship, or just having trouble dealing with day to day life? I would keep questioning and reassure them that I love them very much ......
2006-12-01 17:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by daiseydixie6 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine has. I told him to volunteer at the local cat shelter or at a nursing home or at the hospital. Then he will forget about himself as he cares for someone or something besides himself.
2006-12-01 17:46:42 · answer #7 · answered by masha 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
tell tham that we all feel that....everyone goes through life searching for whats missing....and in the end...the only thing that we were looking for was the meaning...and we will never find it....
2006-12-01 17:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should get help for them. They show depression signs. No matter how small they are.
2006-12-01 19:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would feel broken because i give them the latest toys,clothes and LOVE i would ask why and tell him/her to keep going on..i would suggest he/she volunteer at a pound
2006-12-01 17:59:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋