Hello I totally agree with you @brightstar89 you must be vigilant about appointments and medications and keep a close eye on your teen.  Depression is treatable but its a process....sometimes a frustrating long process.   I really like what you said @Taylor-RO the self care portion as a parent is so important- this balance is key.  Or honestly you are no help to your teen in the long run. ... View more

Hi @Mom2three, One thing that comes to mind when reading your post is how incredibly resilient your daughter is. Communicating what she is feeling and working with her boyfriend to come to a conclusion about what is happening, and then taking steps to move forward with that relationship shows so much maturity and self awareness Working together on a relationship is one learning curve that many young people in relationships experience, and it sounds like she has really been working hard to maintain the relationship and to work through tough experiences.    I'm sorry to hear that your daughter has had friendship issues- I can imagine that must be really tough for you to watch her go through. The qualities in your that you described will be such an asset to her in future, and also reflect the amazing support you have given her    ... View more