Thank you Lidian and Chris... you are such good friends. I know that so many of you can relate...
love Ellis

Ellis,

You and your dd are in my thoughts and prayers. Being a girl in this day in age is so tough. I hope things get better for you.

Love
Kelly

Kelly, where have you been! We've missed you...
Thank you so much for the prayers, sweetie.
xoxo Ellis

Hey Ellis, keeping you and DD in my thoughts and sending good healing vibes for her

I have met your DD and she is an attractive and intelligent young lady-I wish she could see that! Growing up seems so hard for girls these days I hope seieng the Doc helps her out. Keep up the mother/daughter yoga sessions-it seems to be doing both of you some good


Mauvais

Thank you for the support sweet Mauvais...

Ellis, I am sorry that you and your DD are going through
this rough time. I just thought of something that might help
if your DD is taking a serotonin uptake she could take
500 mg of B6 vitamin at night with a carb and it will turn
into tryptopin and that in turn will allow the serotonin to
move into the brain faster. It has really helped me. I take
Lexapro and I have tried this b6 for a week and I can see
a big difference. I hope this helps.
Love and prayers,Devene

Yes, from everything I have read, the B vitamins are essential for mental health. Those who suffer from depression should consider taking a B complex supplement in addition to their regular vit/min supplement.

Ellis -
What wonderful parents your daughter has to recognize when she needs help! My thoughts are with you guys. >>>HUG<<<

...but watch WHEN you take the vitamin B. I used to take it twice a day, and drove DH CRAZY because it would speed me up late at night!! (And I am already too much of a night person!! midnight and I would be buzzing and rambling on and on!!)

The doc that recommend the b6 said that the
reason for taking it at night was because the brain
recieved the most serotonin at night. She might want
to start out with 200mg and see what happens and/ or
see what her doc recommends. Good luck. I know that
there are no easy answers. We love you, Ellis and we
are here for you and your DD.

Thank you Ya-ya and Jessica... you're all such wonderful friends. (am I repeating myself? No matter... I love you all.)

B-6 at night with a carb! Why didn't I know about that!? No Ya-ya, my daughter isn't currently on meds (although it's something we're looking into. Not as a definite, but if she needs them, she'll get them), but I am! It sounds so simple... and it works so quickly! I'm going to try it... thank you for the suggestion.
I'll let you know if I start bouncing off the walls like Den.

My DD is doing pretty well this week. She went to my sister's (the teacher) last night to do her homework, and is going to do that once a week. (fun, pizza and support from auntie) And today she stayed after school for extra help, and she's feeling QUITE good about herself.
And I've made an appointment for her to see her psych in two weeks time. I feel like I'm getting back on top of things with her again. Phew!

Thank you again for all your support, girls!