16-year-old girl, suffering from depression, but family refuses treatment, what should I do?

It is clear to me that you are currently experiencing depression. It is possible that you have faced significant challenges in your life, and it seems that you are struggling to understand why you are feeling this way. I believe that you still need to make the necessary adjustments and gain a deeper understanding of what is truly going on inside you.

You said you didn't want family-refuses-treatment-what-should-i-do-5293.html" target="_blank">treatment, then you said you did. This change in your thinking needs to be understood. What changed your mind? If depression has been diagnosed, professional treatment and counseling are still required.

♠The family of the sixteen-year-old girl disagrees with her treatment for depression.

♠Single-parent family diagnosed with depression. Last time you said there was no treatment.

You said you were being treated, but the teacher said there was no way out.

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You are currently depressed and miss the two teachers at the same time. You even cry, which affects your daily life. If they cannot be treated, you need to find another psychotherapist.

Get support from your mother and actively seek treatment.

Be firm and explain your position.

⛲⛲⛲⛲ Find other therapists who can help you.

I need to know if the depression you mentioned was diagnosed by a psychiatrist. Is medication being used? Are the two teachers psychotherapists or counselors?

If they're unable to treat you further, we'll find other therapists to explore other options. Different therapists and counselors have different abilities and styles, so it's important to try a range of approaches.

It's not that they can't help you, it's just that other counselors can. Your mother is getting in the way. She might not understand the situation, and she might also have a lot of worries. You can talk to her about it.

Get your mother's support and consent. She is your source of income. You are still a student and cannot earn money, so you still need your mother to support you in your treatment and further studies.

Your mother's personality may have been apparent from before, and you simply need to get to know her and gain her understanding and support. Make it clear that you are looking forward to getting treatment. You can write to these two teachers, as well as find other counselors. You can also talk, meditate, and calm yourself down on the platform. You will succeed.

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Hello, girl who asked the question. I'm counselor Will. I've read your question and I'm here to help.

As the guardian, the mother currently has some decision-making power in the legal sense. You need to work on the mother first. Express your feelings to her. Get to know her attitude and considerations regarding psychotherapy in the future.

"My mother kept telling me that she didn't want to treat me for a while after I got sick."

I'd like to know her reasons for not wanting to continue treatment.

I have further questions about the counseling method. Why are two teachers treating you at the same time?

Furthermore, I need to know if the mother is present during the consultation. This could impact the efficacy of the treatment.

There is undoubtedly a connection between the depression of the questioner, their upbringing, and the people they interact with daily.

If there is something that is not suitable to be expressed in front of the mother, it will undoubtedly reduce the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

On the other hand, the mother may feel that she needs to take responsibility for this, which could cause her stress and potentially lead to the interruption of subsequent treatment.

It is evident that the questioner requires psychological assistance and is seeking it. The specific counseling method employed is unclear.

If issues such as guardians' payment are involved, the questioner must have another discussion with the mother and the two teachers. The teacher can also give the mother some explanation to see which counseling or treatment settings need to be adjusted.

Best wishes! The world and I love you!

I extend to you a warm embrace from afar. It is evident that you are in need of substantial support, understanding, acceptance, active listening, companionship, attention, and care.

For those under the age of 18, consent from a legal guardian is required for the provision of professional psychological treatment. In the event of parental disagreement, this can present a significant barrier to accessing continuous professional psychological counseling and guidance, particularly from the two counselors who were of interest. However, if there is a need for such support, it may be possible to engage with a professional teacher at the school's mental health center.

From your description, it is evident that you have a strong motivation to see the two counselors again. This is not solely due to your depression, but rather because they were able to meet certain psychological needs that were not being fulfilled by your mother, such as the need for acceptance, understanding, attention, support, and validation. These are some of the areas where you felt particularly lacking in your mother's presence. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the underlying reasons behind your desire to see the two counselors again.

Subsequently, given that you have already received and experienced these things from them, you may wish to consider treating yourself in the same way that they have treated you, and talking to your inner self.

One may keep an emotional diary to record one's emotional experiences in writing. This practice can assist in perceiving and understanding the needs behind one's uncomfortable emotional feelings, learning to manage one's emotions, and developing the capacity to perceive oneself and care for one's well-being.

Once the underlying needs driving one's emotional behavior are clearly discerned, an honest and courageous attempt can be made to convey these inner emotional feelings and needs to one's mother. This requires an accurate expression of the desired state of being loved, understood, and supported. If the mother is able to fulfill these needs, the resulting emotional experience can be anticipated to be positive. However, it is essential to allow and respect the mother's right to express her thoughts and feelings. Attempting to force a particular response from the mother is unproductive and should be avoided. Nevertheless, it is crucial to express one's desire for the mother's support.

I am Lily, the moderator of the question-and-answer session. I extend my love and best wishes to you all.

I want to give you a hug because I can see you've been through a lot.

If I might, I would like to go through your description together.

1. A 16-year-old girl in a single-parent family, the only child

2. Six months ago, you began to experience symptoms of depression.

3. After a period of treatment, your guardian mother decided to discontinue your treatment.

4. You have a good relationship with the two teachers who are treating you.

5. When your mother is alone with you, she indicates that she is not in a position to provide further treatment.

It seems that when you are with your teacher, you may sometimes find yourself verbally attacking both him and yourself.

At the age of 16, you were raised by your mother alone, and you don't have any siblings. I imagine it has been a challenging experience for both of you.

It seems that you two have a sense of interdependence, but there may be room for more support from other people.

Given your situation, it's understandable that you're feeling vulnerable. It's natural to crave emotional support and companionship when you're unwell.

It seems that the two teachers who have been treating you have given you this feeling. You trust them, and your tired heart can find strength and comfort with them.

Your mother has expressed on numerous occasions that she is not inclined to provide you with treatment.

You are small, you don't have much strength, and you don't want to put pressure on your mother. You want to go along with her wishes, even though this treatment is your rare source of warmth and support.

In this situation, I perceive a child who is still striving to embrace and care for his mother.

You did as your mother asked and reassured her, while you alone felt the longing for your teacher. You were so sensible, and it made people feel sad.

It seems that your mother is not going to let you continue with the treatment. It's possible that she has been nagging you about it in front of others, and you may have given up in order to satisfy her wishes.

However, she did ask you in front of the teacher if you would still be treated.

Perhaps it would be helpful for you to tell her.

She has her reasons for not wanting to, and she doesn't want to be seen as the bad guy.

She attempted to deceive herself, and it was the child who ultimately gave up.

My mother feels that it is challenging enough as it is. She feels that she lacks the power and strength to cope with the situation.

However, she finds it challenging to acknowledge her own limitations and vulnerabilities.

In front of the teacher, she expressed her frustration with the child and their actions. She also shared her concerns about the teacher's approach.

I'm sorry to say that the responsibility for this situation lies with you.

Dear child, I would like to suggest that perhaps

I believe that your decision to seek answers and help shows that you are motivated and willing to help yourself.

With motivation and willingness, like a small flame, we can gradually illuminate our inner lives.

It is certainly beneficial to have teachers by your side.

If they are unable to be there, it is important to remember:

I believe that someone loves you and is hoping for your recovery.

It can be challenging for a mother to face the reality of her child's illness.

However, it is important to remember that we don't have to give up on ourselves.

When our relationship with our teacher is temporarily interrupted, we have the opportunity to build relationships with other things and people to gain the strength that supports us.

These can support us in many ways, such as small animals, flowers and plants, music, books, classmates, friends, food, sunshine, exercise, meditation, keeping a diary, sleep, bathing, and anything else that can help us maintain a sense of stability and appreciation for the beauty in our lives.

This process may vary in length, depending on the plant in question. Some develop slow roots, while others grow more quickly. In either case, they all draw strength and nourish life.

If I might offer a suggestion, here's a little tip I used to share when I felt isolated and helpless:

I find that I am particularly grateful for the sun at that time. I believe that as long as it is sunny, I am happy.

I came to realize that I needed to remind myself of a few things.

The love and warmth in the world always requires effort, but this sunshine, as long as I stand under it, it will not stop shining on me just because I am unsuccessful, not beautiful, and not outstanding. It is important to remember that the love and warmth in the world is there for everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

As long as I desire it, this warmth will remain.

If nothing else, I can certainly feel this warmth.

I believe that my attachment to the sunshine and certainty may have been the catalyst for me to start growing flowers and plants, reading psychology articles on a daily basis, and speaking to my flowers and plants.

I would have some contact with friends, but at that time I tended to spend more time alone.

I am forever grateful for the small acts of kindness that others have shown me.

Gradually, I found myself connecting with the outside world through plants, nature, books, and sunshine. I was fortunate to receive positive support along the way.

After a considerable period of time, I came to realize that the sun is no longer the sole source of warmth in my life. I have found that there is a growing presence of light and love in my life as well.

I hope you can also gradually find your own strength.

I hope my answer is of some help to you.

I would like to express my love and appreciation for the world and for you.

Dear child, On this beautiful spring day when flowers are about to bloom, I give you a big hug! I hope you can accept your imperfect self and understand that it is not easy for your mother. I also hope that you can find your own source of happiness as soon as possible!

If a mother doesn't love her child, dear, please believe with all your heart that your mother does love you. She has her reasons for wanting you to see those two psychologists for treatment, and she's doing what she thinks is best. From your question, I can tell that you have formed a strong bond with those two psychologists. I don't think any mother would want someone else to understand her child better, and no mother would want her child to be unhealthy or unhappy. A mother just wants to be your favorite person and your psychologist in life. She just loves you, but chooses a way that you don't like. Of course, this is very difficult for people with psychological problems to accept. It's like asking a mother to believe that her child is not unhappy for any other reason, but just because of psychological problems. So, dear, I'm also learning to become your psychologist, to become someone you can talk to about things that you care about. Don't easily dismiss this possibility.

May you be warm in winter, May you not be cold in spring, May you have a light when it's dark and an umbrella when it rains, And may you be carefree!