Repost- My daughter (Can't deal anymore) Mr. K

Mr. K Actually I am studying to be a psychotherapist and I am aware of the symptoms of Schizophrenia and bipolar. Although in my post it may appear that she has one or both, she actually has neither. She does see a psychiatrist, she goes to individual therapy, group therapy, plus my own observations from my own study and everyone is in agreement that she has ODD. There have been times where I have sent her to an inpatient unit for suicidal ideation and she was evaluated there and received treatment. ODD was their diagnosis as well. She was on medications, but we are in the process of switching her psychiatrist and medictations. The medications only address her depression and feelings of suicide. She does not have manic episodes. There is no medication for ODD and the only treatment is a lot of hard work, behavior modification, patience, and hope. There are camps to treat this disorder, but at the average cost of 100,000 a year that is simply not an option. Believe me, I have gone through every possible treatment and solution for her. As tired and as frustrated as I get, I have never once stopped fighting for my daughter or stopped looking for other treatment options. I would also like to point out there there is nothing common or or classic about her behavior. I expect teens to behave like this to a certain degree, but her behavior goes well beyond the norm. This cannot be expressed in a post. Thanks for taking the time to read and offer you suggestions. ~ Terisa

Terisa, unfortunately I can not offer any suggestions but I can tell you that I feel your pain and please do not give up on your daughter. She will come around, I am sure it's going to take some time and a lots of patience but she will come around and you will be so happy with the results.

I already knew that no one would really be able to offer suggestions. This situation is very complicted and very difficult to resolve. Unless someone has had an ODD child and have been successful no one would know how to help. I have had specialists tell me that they are out of ideas to treat her, we have tried everything. But, I still keep going and still keep trying. She is my first born and I love her with all my heart. I do not always like her, but always love her. I know she is really trying hard to recover from this and she gets frustrated too because she does not understand why she does the things she does. I have not left one avenue unexplored in her treatment and work on a daily basis to help her. Some days are a lot harder, which is why I needed to vent. I know my Dec family is there to support and listen and this is a wonderful group of people. Thanks ~ Terisa

I don't know who Mr. K is but I get the impression he was insinuating you haven't tried all the correct/appropriate treatment options for your daughter? Nobody can know how difficult it is for you and some people just can't let a person vent in peace without offering 'better' advice. You are right, we are happy to let you vent over here even if there are no suggestions for you other than to let you know that we are thinking of you and wishing you strength in this huge undertaking. Hugs!!! Molly

Molly, I had the same impression and will leave it at that. I appreciate your support and the support that everyone here has given to me. This is my favorite forum on OH. Such amazing and beautiful group of people. Hugz to you too!!