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Tough situation, but I can tell you what won't work. Prayer.

Medication and serious therapy with mental health professionals is what she needs. I have a niece with bipolar disorder and it took a while to find the right mix of meds, but once they did she got much better.

Do some serious research on the best doctors and therapists in your area and spare no expense. She won't get better on her own and there is not much you can personally do.

That's not true.

People (including children) who suffer from mental illness have better outcomes when they're connected to the support system a church can offer.

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Posted by kingbob

Sorrento, LA

Member since Nov 2010

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Posted on 4/29/24 at 3:19 pm to Pandy Fackler

A positive church environment can help for some kids, especially ones suffering from a lack of social skills who really need a sense of belonging and community or for kids struggling with overwhelming feelings of guilt and/or shame.

For some kids, however, church will simply feel repressive and represent yet another “out of touch authority figure “ to rebel against.

Prayers alone fix nothing. Praying can help find the clarity to make wise choices, and church can provide the right mix of guidance, community, responsibilities, incentive structures, and forgiveness to help one improve their own situation. In fact, teaching the art of prayer to someone with bpd can be a huge benefit to them. It’s a great way to quiet the riot of intrusive thoughts and emotions and effectively meditate.

I find that church never works if it is forced upon the child. However, it can work wonders if they choose to participate themselves.

This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 3:29 pm

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