[dayton52]

Last week I posted that my daughter had begun to hurt herself (scratching at this point, not cutting). Thank you for all your replies. She did it in front of us--not trying to hide it. We've gotten her to her psychiatrist who changed her medications (to treat bipolar rather than depression) and next week start week-long out-patient treatment. I've stayed with her most days this week. But I have not figured out what else I can do and how to handle the stress as a father.

[Fartraveler]

Originally Posted by dayton52

Last week I posted that my daughter had begun to hurt herself (scratching at this point, not cutting). Thank you for all your replies. She did it in front of us--not trying to hide it. We've gotten her to her psychiatrist who changed her medications (to treat bipolar rather than depression) and next week start week-long out-patient treatment. I've stayed with her most days this week. But I have not figured out what else I can do and how to handle the stress as a father.

You should probably be in therapy yourself, and the T will help you figure out how to handle the stress, and also how to best help your daughter. My own T helped me a lot through my daughters' adolescence -- there were a variety of issues -- one of my kids cut in her teens, and she is in her 20's, and fine now. But I really did need the support of a T to deal with that (and other issues.)

So probably the best thing you can do to help her is to get a T for yourself (as well as for her, of course).

Good luck,
-Far

[dayton52]

Originally Posted by Fartraveler

You should probably be in therapy yourself, and the T will help you figure out how to handle the stress, and also how to best help your daughter. My own T helped me a lot through my daughters' adolescence -- there were a variety of issues -- one of my kids cut in her teens, and she is in her 20's, and fine now. But I really did need the support of a T to deal with that (and other issues.)

So probably the best thing you can do to help her is to get a T for yourself (as well as for her, of course).

Good luck,
-Far

Thank you.

[skeksi]

I think getting treatment for your daughter (and for yourself to help you through this hard time) is phenomenal. Being open and caring during these hard times will help you support your daughter when she needs it most, and it will help establish a relationship that she can come back to for many years. It sounds like you are doing things right.

[kashmir0]

I agree with everything said so far, your daughter will always remember the love and support you are giving her right now. Please don't give up! Sometimes it is as hard for you as it is for her, but know that you are not alone in this situation. I went through this too when I was younger, and my parents were with me every step of the way and I will never forget it.