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Originally Posted by divine1966
Good observation that perhaps she was running from her family. This behavior could indicate family dysfunction or abuse/neglect at home. I’d focus on how she behaves now and if she still seeks inappropriate attention. Some people never stop it
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She does have abuse from her family and siblings and I feel like her family is dysfunctional. She seems like she is trying to work on herself by only seeing her family on holidays so she doesnt have to keep getting abused (this was her idea, which I thought was great). Part of me feels like she wants to be a healthier person, but she feels like there is no point. Which is why I'm hoping to help, but I know my limits. I asked her if she wanted me to help her and she told me yes and so far she hasn't given me any complaints or anything like that. Shes actually very thankful.
Shes not going to a psychologist and not taking medication for her depression, but shes open and seems willing to do little things to improve her depression like going on walks, working on her sleeping schedule, making the bed and taking a shower every day (the walking was her idea when i asked her what would help your depression). If she was complaining about doing these things I wouldnt be so interested in her, but to me she seems like she really does want to help herself.?
I have a feeling after a year or so she will be more willing to go to a psychologist. I'm not forcing it on her either cause Its important for her to want to go and not be forced to go.