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Thistle

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Tomorrow my niece starts a 60 day inpatient care program for debilitating social anxiety and depression.

She and her family have struggled for two years to try to control it so she can have a "normal" life, but even the intensive outpatient program produced only temporary results.

We saw her this weekend at the celebration of life party, and my SIL thanked me profusely afterward for sending my oldest daughter to hang out with her. Apparently my daughter's need for constant interaction helped her cousin focus on her and be all right at the party. And here I was worried my little one was just being a pest

She is such a brave and amazing kid. We're all praying this is what she needs to get better.

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Latest reply was from bj1111

rachylou

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Hope it goes well. How old is your niece?

Angie

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Hoping the programme is a success. Best of luck, and extra treats for your oldest darling daughter. Xo

pil

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Here’s hoping she benefits from the program. Pretty sweet that your daughter was the perfect balm for the occasion.

Anonymous

Wishing your niece all the best.
How proud you must be that your daughter was able to connect with her. Talent for needed social interaction can show up at any age.

cindysmith

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Sending lots of love and Hope's that she finds some help

Thistle

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My niece just turned 17. With everything that's been happening, particularly the depression, they've been very worried about suicide.

We are really, really hoping this works.

Suz

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Wishing her the best, Thistle. It is very hard to parent a teen in distress.

LACeleste

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Aahhh. So hard. So great your daughter could help. Hoping for peace and health for your niece.

Style Fan

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I wish your niece all the best. So wonderful that your daughter was able to help.

Helen11

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Sending good wishes. I'm glad your DD was a help at the party, even if you didn't know it at the time.

Bijou

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Thistle - depression and anxiety is very common at this age. My husband teaches at a high school. It is wonderful that your niece has the love and support of her family. It was great that your daughter was able to help her cousin. Pets are also good at helping with these issues and you can get specially trained carer dogs to assist with managing anxiety.

Katerina

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I wish your niece all the best. Hope the program will help and she will get better soon. Love to you!

Beth Ann

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I hope that having some time to focus just on herself, exploring new ways of thinking and being, will help your niece feel in control of her anxiety. Best Wishes!

Barbara Diane

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60 days of support sounds like a real help for her. I wish her well, So glad your daughter could be such a help.

Janet

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I’m sending all the best wishes her way. I’m glad she’s getting intensive help and treatment.

One of my stepsons has gone through impatient treatment for bipolar disorder, and it’s a hard road, but was a crucial step towards his long term health. He now manages beautifully thanks to medication, regular appointments with his therapist, and the support of his family, especially his wonderful wife. I also have a niece who has had similar struggles. It’s so widespread. I’m glad that the stigma of taking about mental health is lessening so that people can be open about their struggles. It’s important for society to accept and embrace people who are coping with these difficulties.

Wilsxo

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17 is definitely a difficult age, especially for someone battling depression and anxiety, while trying to find her place in the world. From my understanding, you can't fully cure depression but merely aim to keep emotions, behavior and thought under control. I do hope she finds peace and acceptance with it as soon as possible.

Greyscale

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Thistle, I'm glad your niece is getting intensive help with this, and I'm so glad the family is supportive.

There are some great scientific advances in the pipeline for medications for depression and anxiety, after many years without much change in the options. I really hope the next generation of young people will have an easier path finding treatment than many of us have had.

bj1111

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Thistle, thanks for posting. my niece also has severe social anxiety and was recently diagnosed as high-functioning on the spectrum. your family is not alone.