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Hi there im a bit concerned for my 15 year old daugther she has'nt been out of the house for 5 weeks now. She gave up main stream school about 2 months ago cause she would'nt go. I'm trying home teaching but it is not working she would'nt even get me some milk from the shop today cause be bothered any advice would be welcome thanks.
All her freinds come and see her all the time but she wont go out with them.She wont talk to me just shuts her self in her room i'm trying to get her to see a doctor but thinks her behavoiur is normal
Hi mark and welcome to One Space, sorry to hear you have concerns for your daughter, how come she is being home schooled? what were the reasons behind her not wanting to go to school?
Some of this can look like normal teen behaviour, not wanting to talk with you, not wanting to help out, shutting herself in her room etc. But as a parent we know are children best it would be good to try again and get her to see a doctor.
Failing that is their anyone else that she will talk to? I know this is yet more questions, i only ask as a bit more insight into the situation may help us to offer some solutions.
Hi mark, your daughter is very obviously unhappy and troubled.
I am presuming you have spoken with her and expressed your worry and concern, in a sympathetic way?
Teenagers can be hugely annoying, but they are still our babies and need our unconditional love.
I am not sure if i have recommended Young Minds to you before? But have a look at their website, they have a free phone number and also a live chat service, so you would be able to get instant advice.
It might also be worth asking your daughter if she would be interested in talking to Childline, she can email them or call them. She needs to know that whatever she is feeling/doing is OK, but she needs to move forward.
Why does your doctor think she is ok, when she hasn't left the house for 5 weeks?
Hi mark, welcome along to One Space. Sorry to hear about your daughter. That must be a huge worry for you. Has she any friends that you could invite round? Do you think it is depression? I'm guessing you've tried talking to her, what was/is her response? Is there anything that you can think of that has happened in the last 2 months or so that could have perhaps triggered this off? Sorry for all the questions. Please keep posting as others will be sure to offer some great advice.