My husband thinks psychiatrist delves into your past and blames your parents.  I say the only difference is the psychiatrist can prescribe medicine.  We are having to take our 6 year old to one.
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Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and the thoughts, feelings and motivation underlying such behaviour.\n\n\nPsychiatry is the study of mental disorders and their diagnosis, management and prevention. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have qualified in Psychiatry.
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I am so sorry that you had to go through that. Please don't blame yourself. A lot of the older generation use the word "afflicted" to indicate mental illness, so I'm guessing that would be the problem. Good luck to you Sweetie!
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i used to have serious problems when i was a teenager 3 mental hospitals in 2 years.  There is a possibility some of those things were going on, but there is a greater possibility she says those things so you wont take her back.  Your best bet is to go and visit someplace else before you admit her.  Talk to area psychiatrists and pastors of a local church.  There are good places to go, it just takes time and effort.  Good luck.
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I am mentally ill. I can say it. I have had to endure 30 brain surgeries and I suffer, believe me- I SUFFER- some lingering side effects of it. The surgery was for a birth deffect that wasn't detected til I was 19. \n I now suffer from severe bio-polar disorder and, without my meds, I can have mild schitzophrenic tendencies .  Ok, cool. As Long as I knowwww what is wrong with me and how to treat it, I'm ok. I can handle it. \n\n   This person in your house, that might or might not have mental problems, may not even realize they have a problem. I know it took 3 years for us to decide/realize what was wrong with me.  Ever hear of an intervention. or are you the only one who feels this person has a problem? \n    No , you don't have the right to tell someone to 'get off the drugs' when they aren't on any and you KNOW that for a fact. ( Maybe tell them to start taking the RIGHT ones..it took me 8 years to get to the right 'cocktail' of meds I am on now so that I don't talk to the trees and don't cry when they don't answer me. LOL its not thaaat bad,  just kidding  a little But it does take time and cooperation on EVERYONE's part. ) Go to the person , offer what you've observed and offer to HELP said person get the help that they NEED, or to at least see someone and determine if they need anything. It sounds simple, but it isn't. I know. I had to hospitalize my husband twice in the first year we were married before we got him properly diagnosed/medicated for bipoler problems. It stinks and its hard, but up front is the only way to go. Just don't let that person doubt your love and  support for them. \nBy the way... you don't wanna know what all I am on!!
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Katie, you are a victim of too much information. You know things about your parents that you really don't need to know. You are not responsible for their problems or for the decisions they have made for their own lives. Seeing the flaws in your family, coming to terms with the deceptions, is a tough thing to deal with.\n\nI'm not sure how old you are, but I'm guessing you are still a minor, living with your parents. You need to sit down with both your parents and talk about all that you know. You need to suggest that you all go to family counseling so that someone neutral can help you figure out where you go from here.\n\nI repeat, you are not responsible for your parents' problems. Your father was wrong to tell you all the things he told you, but since the cat is out of the bag, your mother needs to know what you know and you need to decide as a family what to do about all this. If your dad is suicidal, he needs to get help. Unfortunately, it sounds like you have parents you can't fully depend on, so you need to learn how to take care of yourself. Look outside your immediate family for a trusted adult (a school counselor, a pastor) who can help you negotiate through this minefield and help you find the help you need.
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You have to keep in mind if their are children involved they will always be the first priority.  You should never expect a parent to choose you over their kids. In-laws I'm a bit shaky on. But you are  not the only person w/this kind of anxiety.
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Depends on the parent and the child.  I would say that parents have usually lived more years than their kids, so the possibility that they may have learned more does exist - whether they have availed themselves of that possibility is another issue altogether.
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Tell your husband that next time he goes to the doctor you'd like to go too. Tell him that you want to ask the doctor if an adjustment in his medications would help. If not, what does the doctor suggest you do. Good luck.
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I do think this world is becoming pill dependent.  I think, in some cases, medication is necessary, but I also think that doctor's are too quick to prescribe a pill for an ailment.  When my mother was murdered, I was obviously distraught...my primary doctor tried to get me on Effexor.  I didn't take it, and worked my issues out with a psychologist, a doctor who CANNOT prescribe medication.  Also, the whole ADHD and ADD in kids kind of bothers me.  Again, some of those children probably need the medication, but I think parents may be looking for a quick fix for there bored child.  That's just my opinion though.\n\nOh, and I'm not on any medications.
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My heart goes out to you and your family. I've been married to the same wonderful man for thirty-one years. Twice prior to my knowing him he tried to kill himself. Since we have been together he has made 4 more attempts on his life. I don't know where you are from but most places have mental health assocations. They can help you to understand medications, patiants rights. For my husband I am his health care rep. when he can't speak-up for himself I have the legal right to do this . I got him to give me power of attorney so I can deal with his disabilty money and all the red tape that goes along with it. Your Mom's illness if she does have Bi-polar suicide is attempts can be a part of her illness. It is a long hard road and you need to seek help yourself so you can stay healthy enough to be an assistance in getting her the help she needs. There are support groups for families going thru what we both are. When my husband gets what I call imbalanced with his medicine it takes me giving him his meds. because he gets confused about days and times to take them. As we both turn 50 this year it seems like second nature to us to deal with his illness. His last attempt to take his life was last November. He was missing for 2days before he was found in a coma in our truck at a reststop we use to stop at a lot. It was very sad, I still am seeing a counslor myself to deal with learning who I am outside of his illness. Be careful not to become so involed you stop living like I have at times
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Yup. I know exactly what your talking about! I have thought of that too. I'm filipino. I came here 10 years ago. Here children that have ADD takes medication. In the philippines that would be called Discipline and parenting. I think society over here relies on that little pill for a quick fix. Sh*T! one of my friends just gives those pills away! But don't get me wrong some people actually do need it and needs it to function.
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if the child is truely just adhd they can outgrow it.  but if your child is like mine...adhd/bipolar or is he has the obsessive defiance disorder or any of the other disorders out there, chances are they'll be taking meds for the rest of their lives.
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I think everyone has untold secrets. I wouldn't tell him unless he specifically asked.  Then I would not lie to him.  I am sure he has secrets and they should be kept that way.  Your shrink is right in saying the past is the past and has nothing to do with him.
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Every new mum acts completely different to these situations. I speak from experience. My daughter has Downs Syndrome and I was exactly like Honey when she was born. I personally think she needs to seek medical advice from a psychologist. I did and it really helped.
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As an adult who was recently a child, I can sympathize with parents thinking that they understand what's going on in their child's head (my mother still thinks that), and with parents making decisions that don't seem right, and sometimes aren't. Parents are people and make mistakes, however, you should stop to consider that you'd be much worse off without them. They might make decisions that cause you to miss out on things, and they might make you do things that you don't like, but they are older and wiser, and can make more informed decisions. This does not mean that they will always be right, and if you think they are wrong, you shouldn't be afraid to discuss it with them. However, screaming or throwing a fit would only show that you aren't mature enough to make very many decisions for yourself. You should have a say in what you want to do, and I'm almost positive that, if you think about it, you do. Also, if you gracefully accept some things your parents say that you don't agree with, they're more likely to let you make more decisions, or at least more heavily weigh your opinion.
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Samantha, maybe it's the medications you have chosen to take. There are so so so many different kinds you can take that won't make you feel bad.  Try a different doctor for a different opinion at least. Speak to your church pastor, it's free counseling too. With the medication for the chemical imbalance (which should have been a blood test for you) and medication for panic attacks, maybe they are counteracting each other. Your child is growing up right before your eyes and you're missing out on it. Don't sit back years from now and WISH you would have done something...get out there and find another doctor and DO it. You don't have to settle for just being Content Sam....... you have to get off your duff and make it better......yes, you're trying but at least try one more time........ for the childhood memories your baby will have. We're all with you and we KNOW you can do it girl!!!!! Come back and let us know ok?
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This is a question for a psychiatrist...NOT Yahoo answer!