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[Irshgrl31201]

Just wanted to say thank you. I was replying when the thread poofed but here is my response.

Thank you dooBdoo! That is exactly what I was referencing. Myself and other posters really doing a lot of work to help find resources near her to help.

I took her seriously. I have a good amount of experience between friends and family who have went through major troubles and depression. My niece who is now 20 went through some serious depression and tried to commit suicide. She had depression coupled with OCD and got to the point where she wouldn't leave the house when she was around 15-16 yrs old. We tried everything to help her but it didn't work until she started to help herself and she went through more than 3 counselors until we found one she clicked with with. She had to do the work and not just expect a pill to do the work. Well it wasn't easy but she did the work and used coping mechanisms that they gave her and she is now 20 and has just blossomed. She is completely off of medication and can get by now by using her tools to help her when she feels she needs it. She still works at it daily. She is just such a different kid than she was 5 yrs ago and she is truly very happy today. It wasn't easy at all but she is 100% responsible for her turnaround because she really didn't give up.

[dooBdoo]

Aw, no thanks needed but you're certainly welcome, Irshgrl. I remember your detailed, helpful posts, and I do believe that there's a good chance someone who really wanted help saw them and benefited from them. I believe good intentions and good deeds do reach some who need and who will use them, even though we don't always know we touched someone's life. I admit, sometimes I get emotionally involved with some of the posts/posters and my heartstrings get played. Probably because I, as you and others, can identify with certain pain or distress.

I'm sorry your niece has gone through so much, but so glad to hear of the turnaround. There really is so much good help out there for everyone. Sending prayers and good wishes to her.

Thanks for your post.