Posted by Bgirls on April 27, 2004, at 12:58:43
I'm in need of help w/ my 13 yr old daughter. "B" has been recently diagnosed w/ major depression, at risk for borderine personality disorder, binge eating disorder, a couple different personality disorders and a few other things I can't even remember. She has been on 450 mg of Wellbutrin XL and 12 mg of Gabitrel since Jan 1, 2004 and a week ago was placed on Geodon. The problem is, nothing is helping (I know the Geodon hasn't had enough time), but her behaviour is rapidly digressing. Her hygeine is atrocious, she refuses to wear pads when she has her period, she doesn't like to wear underwear, bras, or socks. B is very smart, but as of Friday she is receiving 5 F's and 2 D's and we just found out she is skipping band and wandering the halls or hiding out in the restroom. She does weigh about 300 lbs and has been picked on at school quite a bit, but she also has a distorted view of reality so if one person is picking on her, then the entire school is out to get her.
I've had her to different counselors since she was 4 and they always tell us that she is more than they can handle!! I finally was able to enroll her in an intensive Adolescent Day Therapy program and she is now seeing a psychiatrist for meds and a psychologist within the same office for counseling once a week. This has been since Dec and things are worse - not better. Her Psychiatrist is touted as one of our cities best and most well respected, but even she says B is a head scratcher. When she put her on the Geodon she said it was a last ditch effort!
Yesterday I found out she is spreading rumors at school that her 14 yr old sister was pregnant and had a miscarriage! It's like she is deliberately trying to destroy our family!!
Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any help or suggestions? Anything would be appreciated - I'm at the end of my rope!
Thanks,
Bgirls
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