5-HTP?

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Thank you so much for your response! I can't believe there is someone out

there who relates to simmilar situations as my own.

I am more than curious as to what 5-HTP is. Is it homeopathic?

I spent most of the day yesterday with my daughter, a psychologist and a

doctor. She is seven days out of de-tox for mostly pain pills which she

told the Dr. she takes all the time to feel good. She is willing to go to

a 21 day re-hab beginning this weekend.

She has not yet been diagnosed with BPD, but we discussed it and she is

very curious about it. She wants to take anti-depressants. I think she

just wants pills of any kind.

I was surprised to find out that there is a Dr. who studied under Marsha

Lihehan right here in the san juan islands. Do you have any experience

with DBT?

I am happy to hear you are re-connecting with your daughter and that she

is doing so well. I would love to hear your stories if you want to share.

Also would love to have a copy of your contract agreement...anything will

help. As my dtr.is almost 21, it's frustrating how tricky it is to help

her with regards to her adult status and privacy, which I do respect. I

wish I had understood earlier. She has lost everything she had desparatly

tried to build for herself.

I am just going to be grateful for her to have a chance. You are an

inspiration, thank you. hopefully,Myah

In a message dated 4/9/2006 7:53:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> skydog@... writes:

> Is everyone happy with the drug part of the treatment?

>

> What would you do if you were just starting out this process like I

> am? Anyone?

>

> hopefully,Myah

> Hi Myah and Welcome! I'm glad you found us and were able to post. My

> daughter is now 19. We spent 5 yrs. on the roller coaster, which has now

> stopped

> and I JUMPED off!

> She is well, and I too don't like any of meds she was put on. I have a

> basket full of untaken meds in my closet. She suffers genetically from

> depression

> and was taking zoloft, but because of the chemical imbalance that sparked

> her

> disorders, the zoloft was working opposite, making her more depressed.

>

> It took me three years to find this board and post. It took longer to

> implement changes, but they worked. Setting boundaries, drawing up a

> contract w/my

> daughter, enforcing rules and consequences. That was April of last year.

> She

> finished school w/o missing another day, graduated w/her class, works

> full

> time, has ONE steady b/f and is doing well. I have my little girl back,

> I hug

> her and tell her that everyday! I missed her so.

>

> I myself don't like meds. I prefer whatever natural I can do. I bought

> my

> daughter 5-HTP.

> It contains serotonin which is ESSENTIAL in promoting mood balance and

> psychological well being. Along with the contract and changing myself.

> Changing my

> REACTIONS to her ACTIONS was key in getting her thinking patterns

> straightened out. I became someone else to her and treated her as if she

> were someone

> else's daughter. Stop thinking with your heart and think with your head.

> Would

> you tolerate this behavior from a stranger? From a friend of her? I

> think

> not, we would boot them out in a heartbeat. Don't be afraid, it works.

> All the while still reinforcing to her that you love her with all your

> heart.

> Hope this helps.

> Anything I can do or tell you, let me know. I can also email you a copy

> of

> my contract to you as a guide. Edit it to suit your situation. Keep

> reading

> and posting here. You will find lots of hugs and support here from some

> great

> people.

>

> DebbieL

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