advertisement
Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
GeorgieGirl23
New Member
GeorgieGirl23 has no updates.
 
Member Since: Mar 2023
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2
1 yr Member
Default Mar 18, 2023 at 11:18 PM
  #1
Hi, I am seeing some unusual behavior in my daughter in recent weeks and I'm hoping to get some clarity from anyone who might have knowledge of Bipolar or any other mental health diagnosis that comes to mind...also understanding that it could be substance use and/or medically-based such as hypoglycemia. That said, my daughter is super resistant to going to the doctor and is 19 so I need to seek some direction independent of her for now.

Some new behaviors that I am seeing...
She is acting very silly...over the top silly and smiley
Teachers are reporting that she is spacey
She is not her normal self with me...has a lot of anger issues and hostility in general with me due to severe depression and trauma history and just not happy with life but has been clingy and very chatty, but scattered thought process and communication
Heavy duty fatigue...far beyond her typical
Her eyes have a glazed expression
Lots of sleeping after school/going to bed after coming home from school is very common and can last for 4 plus hours/this one has been going on for a while and she blames it on her depression.
Teachers think she is high but she has been very openly anti-drug use for years and continues to deny any use of drugs...she mostly home with me so very seldom with peers in the community.
These are most of the major changes I am seeing.
Thanks for any thoughts
GeorgieGirl23 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote

advertisement
SquarePegGuy
Member
 
SquarePegGuy's Avatar
SquarePegGuy is tired
 
Member Since: Mar 2020
Location: Northeastern USA
Posts: 367
3 yr Member
47 hugs
given
Default Mar 19, 2023 at 02:07 PM
  #2
Are there any indications of infection, such as fever, chills, aches? The heavy fatigue and glazed eyes are what I keyed into. She's the right age for Epstein-Barr. Note that I'm not a doctor -- not even close! Good luck!
SquarePegGuy is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
GeorgieGirl23
New Member
GeorgieGirl23 has no updates.
 
Member Since: Mar 2023
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2
1 yr Member
Default Mar 20, 2023 at 08:10 PM
  #3
Thanks for your thoughts SPG . She is reporting any fever, chills or aches but I really appreciate your questions and will keep them in mind. Thank U!
GeorgieGirl23 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Gavreel
Member
 
Gavreel's Avatar
Gavreel has no updates.
 
Member Since: Feb 2023
Location: ireland
Posts: 77
1 yr Member
36 hugs
given
Default Apr 25, 2023 at 11:19 AM
  #4
Americans seem to be very quick to diagnose people and assume things. I am going to be very honest here, This is absolutely appalling and could be considered bullying, accusing someone for being on drugs when they are not using is defamation of character and could affect her chances of being accepted in to university one day. No wonder the poor girl is depressed!! Jesus Christ. She has depression which is totally normal and common in teenagers, all she needs is some medication and counselling.
Gavreel is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
luvyrself
Poohbah
 
luvyrself's Avatar
luvyrself has no updates.
 
Member Since: Dec 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 1,280
8 yr Member
136 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Apr 27, 2023 at 06:06 PM
  #5
She needs a checkup by a good primary doctor and a good psychiatrist. Get referrals from people you trust.
From my own experience, I would not recommend a psychologist who can miss the point completely. They might draw her out, however
Depression is so common today that you are right to avoid jumping to the conclusion that this is what's bothering her.
The "silly" behavior does hint of bipolar or drug use. I would have been grateful to have gotten help decades earlier. Bipolar 2 so hard to diagnose.
I think you are a wonderful parent.

__________________
Bipolar 2 with anxious distress
mixed states & rapid cycling under severe stress
tegretol 200 mg
wellbutrin 75 mg, cut in half or higher dose as needed
Regular aerobic exercise
SKILLSET/KNOWLEDGE BASE:
Family Medical Advocate
Masters in Library Science
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential-15 yrs in public schools
luvyrself is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Concerned Mother of Teenage Daughter kvtmend Partners of People & Caregivers Support 1 Aug 27, 2017 07:36 PM
Teenage Daughter--venting dayton52 Partners of People & Caregivers Support 5 Nov 30, 2012 03:58 AM
Motivate a teenage daughter Bomeara Healthy Parenting 4 Sep 03, 2008 05:11 AM
Seeking vaccuum cleaner recommendations??? seeker1950 General Social Chat 10 Aug 27, 2006 12:01 PM
Support for a Concerned Mother of a Teenage Cutter chanique Self Injury 3 Jul 18, 2006 11:36 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:36 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® — Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.



 

My Support Forums

My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.

 

Helplines and Lifelines

The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor or mental health professional before trying anything you read here.