Questions about my 18 year old sister, I mean should I see a psychiatrist?
81819
haha, you should just give it time and forget it. Thanks for the graphic description tho...
878311
Contact a social service agency in your area. See what programs there are for a young gal with those characteristics. Get all the details, talk to people yourself. Then just be there to support your sister. Maybe you can even get someone to come to your house to talk to her. Consider talking to her family physician as well. Good luck!
186488
Control yourself and discipline your sister. If your sister insist having ___ with you, consult her to a psychiatrist or tell your parents.
925154
Your daughter is awfully young, but she is showing symptoms of schizophrenia....She tells you someone is trying to kill her, this is classic paranoid behavior many schizophrenics display.....She may be hearing voices and responding to them, when you say you hear her talking to herself.....Please get her evaluated by a psychiatrist.....SOON....This is a VERY serious illness and she needs help.....The sooner you catch the illness, the better it will be to manage....Best of luck...
759037
You are really having a rough time.  If your daughter is under18, don't you have a right by the law to access her records?  It might affect the therapeutic relationship with her psychiatrist.  But I must tell you that psychiatrist are not trained to counsel in the way that your daughter needs.  She is in need of a therapist that works with the psychiatrist. Even the releases of information that need to be signed must be signed by you because you are her guardian up until she is 18 years old.   If she is the one signing all of the forms then she needs to be the one paying all of the bills in regard to her treatment.  Maybe if you stated to the psychiatrist that you are not going to be responsible for her treatment if you cannot meet with him and discuss your daughter.  A competent psychiatrist and a conscientious one would want to get your take on what you were seeing.  he would not just prescribe medication.  Maybe you should seek out another psychiatrist.  Is there a community mental health agency in your area?.  They usually have counselors, psychiatrists, and case managers that work as a team.\n\nI have included some links for some of the laws from most of the states starting with Ohio and an explanation of HIPPA\n\nGood luck
862215
There are only two reasons why a person doesn't do something:\n1) She can't; or\n2) She can, but doesn't want to.\n\nIn your sister's case, reason number one apparently does not apply.  So, guess which reason is left?\n\nObviously, your sister is seeing some advantages to not trying.  It's work, and she doesn't want to do the work.  Or, it is empowering to have other people get stuff for her and cater to her.  Or, she doesn't believe in herself enough to try, because she is too afraid of failing.  Or, getting up to walk means that she will have to take more responsibility for herself in the future, and she is scared about that responsibility.  Or maybe it's something else.\n\nBut do you recognize the pattern here?  All of these reasons are psychological rather than physical.  And therefore the answer for her has to include pyschological counseling as well as physical therapy.  Your parents need to talk with her doctors.  There have to be therapists who specialize in cases like your sister's.  \n\nIf they do not get her the help she needs, she will ALWAYS be dependent.  She will be dependent on your parents for as long as they live, and then she will be dependent on you.  That is not fair to them, it is not fair to you, and most of all, it is not fair to your sister.  She needs help, and they must get it for her.  Good luck!!
710858
I'm 24 and been diagnosed with depression, waiting to see a psychiatrist pretty sure I have some kind of anxiety problem too. I didn't realise that they go together well before I went.\n\nIf you want a chat I'm here as I hardly get out much lol
918923
These sorts of behaviours are common amongst people with autism. It might be a behaviour that she engages in when the stimuli around her becomes too much and overwhelms her, similar to the common autistic 'flapping' (of the arms) behaviour.\n\nIs she living in a residential home? If so maybe check that she is getting the appropriate care she needs and if the environment it suited to her. What are the noise levels like? Does she get on with the staff? Is she eating well/sleeping well etc? (these can indicate how she is feeling)\n\nAlthough she has autism, you have still known her for a significant amount of time, and I trust that you will be able to gage her general mood to some extent.\n\nIt is worth speaking to the Psychologist (I am sure there will be one if your sis is living in a group home)  and she should be able to generate some strategies to phase out this behaviour which much be distressing for you to know your sister is engaging in.\n\nThere is also the possibility that maybe it is a physical problem affecting your sister. Because people with autism have difficulty communicating (you did not mention whether your sister uses speech at all), their behaviour changes for example, if somebody with autism has a toothache they might become aggressive and lash out at others or harm themselves. I recommend a general check up at the doctors and dentists too
722323
It is very clear that you desparately need psychotherapy and possibly mediation. In my oh-so-humble, non-medical opinion it sounds like you have schizophrenia.  Please, please, please go get help.  You need medication.
1040210
Your sister needs a shrink...\n\nShe may be your sister but she acts like your girlfriend
826106
This is a tough place for a young woman to be! You are going through an emotional time anyway as you enter puberty. Have you talked with your sisters and do they acknowledge the way she treats you? Maybe one of them will be kind enough to tell your mother how her actions are affecting you. My other suggestion would be to speak with a minister or your school guidance counselor, perhaps have a family session. Please know you are worthwhile despite all that is going on. love to you.
246380
I thnk you should go to a therapist or talk about it with your family and all of you can decide what to do.
249137
first of all, you shouldn't diagnose yourself, only professionals can do this.  it's up to you whether or not to tell your parents, but here's my suggestion if you don't feel comfortable telling them exactly what's wrong yet:\n1. tell them that you think you need to see a psychiatrist, but tell them you don't want to tell them why right now, because you don't want to worry them, but assure them that you aren't a danger to yourself or others (or, if you are, tell them that right away and get help before you finish reading this)\n2. when you go to the therapist, tell them that you would prefer to talk to him/her alone first, and then decide what you want to tell your parents afterwards (they could even tell them with your permission, if that makes you feel more comfortable)\n3. after talking with a professional, you all can discuss what may be wrong and what steps to take (tests will need to be taken to really diagnose you)\ni don't know what the laws are where you live, but you probably can't receive treatment without parental consent, and your parents would need to pay the bills anyways.\nI think you should tell your parents, you will need them for support, but i also understand why you may not want to (i went through this as well), so it's up to you to decide what to do.\nGood luck, and remember to seek professional help very soon.
1051699
Find a local hospital where your daughter lives and speak with some therapists. They will know the protocals of what you can do. She can cause harm to  herself or others with out her meds. Being Bipolar is not something to be ignored. Good luck to you and her \n\nAs for Quiet Riot over there with no words of wisdom......Is this your first time on a computer little girl? Does mommy know your playing with it??? GROW UP!!
748597
i have 2 sisters both can be quite bad so i no were you are coming from one is older than me as one is younger i would ask her what is going on try and sort it out but dont be to hard treat her as a friend and she might open up to you in a good way good luck any more advice needed you can email me on your friend waiting  lauzmargretjones@yahoo.com
322927
I suppose that your friend is seeing a psychiatrist.\n\nIf you really care about that friend, ask his doctor in what way youcould be helpful !! Who else can tell you better what to do.
159115
Basic Family Questions:\n\nDo you have parents?\n - How many?\n - Do either of them do anything you don't like or bothers you?\n - Do they understand you?\n\nDo you have any brothers and sisters?\n - How many __ do you have? (If they didn't say it already)\n - Are they older or younger than you?\n - Do you look up to them for help?\n - Are they doing anything recently you don't like?\n - Do they understand you better than your parents?\n\nIs there anyone in your family you really don't get along with?\n - Why?\n\nDoes anyone in your family do drugs?\nDoes anyone in your family disagree with your views?\nDoes anyone in your family do things that are illegal?\n\n\n... oops, these sound more like Psychiatrist questions... sorry. ^_^() You can pick and choose some, though! ... man, I'm a weird 15 year old...