Pls. give me some advice on how can i cope up with the depression problem of my 19 yr old daughter?

Question

Sometimes shes losing hope and wants to die..Im having a hard time coping with her moods and tantrums... When she dont get what she wants she has tantrums.. Pls .help

Answer 1

If your daughter is depressed, then there are many things you can do.
She needs to see a therapist who does cognitive behavioural therapy. Relaxation techniques are also important. There are nutritional deficiencies that'll need to be dealt with, hormonal imbalances.
I am on the slow road to recovery from post-natal psychosis. Conventional medicine has failed completely in treating my condition (both this time and last time). While suffering post-natal depression four years ago, it was a naturopath who led me back to good health.
This time, as I've moved far from where I used to live, I've been seeing a kinesiologist, and have just started with a psychologist. The results are just fantastic. In eight weeks I've gone from suicidal and delusional to being able to function as a normal person again. I still have quite a way to go before I'm actually "normal", but I'm so much better than I was a couple of months ago that it's almost beyond belief :)
Whatever route you choose, remember that the cause of the depression must be found. Treating the symptoms will acheive absolutely nothing in the long term. You must treat the cause.
It won't be an easy journey for either of you, but it'll be worth it. And I know it's hard, but as bad as things are for you - especially when she's throwing a tantrum or whatever - just try to imagine what it's like to be her.
For me it's like there've been two people in my head for a long time - the normal me who can see the terrible things I do when I'm having my bad times, and then there's the depressed me who has totally lost sight of what's normal and real, who has completely lost the ability to cope with anything at all.
Depression is hell. It is not an excuse to act badly, be lazy or take advantage of other people. The only people who can understand it are the ones who've been through it.
I wish you both the best of luck,
Donna :)

Answer 2

I work with teenagers experiencing depression. At this time of year (winter) many start feeling down. I would suggest having her increase her activity level, getting more sunlight (maybe a walk on a sunny day with you), or talking with her MD. St. John's Wort is a great nonprescriptive natural pill that seems to work with a lot of ppl with mild depr. Also, watch what she is eating..all junk? Get more healthy snacks and increase lean meats as well. Hope this helps. If not, schedule her an appt with a counsellor.

Answer 3

I've had dysthymia for over twelve years,. and it does tend to make people act quite a lot like that without treatment. When any form of depression is suspected, it's always best to go to a doctor. Not a psychiatrist, but a doctor---reason being that they may find an underlying cause you never suspected. That was exactly what happened in my case.

Answer 4

well, i'm 19, and i'll tell you that depression and tantrums are usually an excuse. depression and being sad are 2 entirely different things. she's sad whn she doesnt get wht she wants. you need to put your foot down. she wont kill herself, and the fact the she uses it seems to show tht she wont. be supportive when you have to be, but be stern when you have to be. i'm 19 and would be no where without my parents knowing when to help and when to hurt. you're there to be her parent, not her friend. so draw a line and keep it there.

here's what helped me: spend time with her. but do it on her terms. go to the mall and shop FOR HER. go to a movie that SHE wants to see. then, when you do put your foot down, she'll feel guilty about fighting. you prolly feel guilty about putin ur foot down, so turn the table around.

Answer 5

tell her to call 1800 suicide. take her to see a therapist. i'll talk to her cuz i suffffered that [e-mail].

Answer 6

This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/