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if you found out your child was cutting, had an eating disorder or overall just wasnt happy what do you do?

caccoon · 36-40
What my dad did: *ignores* Oh well, it happens.
What my mum did: "WHAT THE FUCK!"

What I would do: Try to talk to them about it and get them counselling...
caccoon · 36-40
@ErinFrisk: I'm really sorry to hear that, it must be very hard. :(

So I looked it up and it looks like most of the time the counselors do sort of have an obligation to tell your parents about it.

If you've been to the counselor before, did you have to get your parent's consent before doing so? You could always ask her not to speak to your parents about it first, and see what she says.

Another thing you could do is post openly about what's causing you to cut and have an eating disorder. There are many on this site (and others) that have dealt with it, and could offer advice and support. (And as I said before, if you want to PM me, or talk here, you totally can!)

There are also mental health hotlines you can call, and I can look those up for you if you want. I have used them before, and they can be quite helpful, and they are free.
ErinFrisk · 22-25
ive been reported for cutting i never chose to go to her. and no i dont want advice from people and my parents getting pissed seeing the number i called. and i dont talk to people becuse im a bothering ass. i dont cut anymore because i was threatened with swiching schools and i hate going through that and im attached to the space i have already.
caccoon · 36-40
@ErinFrisk: Okay, that's totally fair! I'm really sorry that you're going through this right now. I hope you will be okay, and my offer still stands if you'd ever like to talk. I won't give any advice, I'll just listen. :) <3
I would talk to them, and probably try to get them some kind of therapy and counseling. Kids need to know that you care about them. Making a sincere effort to reach them consistently will sometimes convince them that they are loved. It should be sought with tears if it comes to that.
@ErinFrisk: I'm sorry. Maybe this person got dealt a bad hand. It happens, but this person can overcome their parents indifference. It's hard but this person can harness the strength within her or him, and be victorious in life.
ErinFrisk · 22-25
yeah, no my family isnt a pretty or encouraging one
@ErinFrisk: I'm sorry to hear that. My family was crazy! Wild and irresponsible. They gave me alcohol and drugs when I was barely a toddler, and I saw things that no little kid should see. It's hard to deal with dysfunctional parents whether it's craziness or indifference.
Gotquestions11 · 26-30, M
You love them even more! Sometimes instead of trying to figure out why the child is doing what there doing sometimes it's better to show them that you care for them and that they mean the world to you and just be there for them and they will open up to you on there own
shadowplay · 22-25, M
if they are doing those things,you need to look at what you have done up to this point ,and change it
you need to get help for them
ErinFrisk · 22-25
@AliceinWonderland: like what kind of help?
@ErinFrisk: a specialist, counselor who specializes in treating whatever it is they need help for

 
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