teen who is always on the go

[Anonymous]

I know a girl like that. Self reflection skills seem to be lacking in her
Adults like that are pretty shallow
I hope your DD is different

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know a girl like that. Self reflection skills seem to be lacking in her
Adults like that are pretty shallow
I hope your DD is different

What a random-a$$ sweeping generalization

Do better PP - you are worse than these so called shallow girl. You are straight up judgey and mean.

[Anonymous]

Mine feels like she gets down time in the shower and on the way to places she’s going.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you kidding OP? Most kids her age sit around at home alone and stare at screens all evening and weekend. Be grateful.

I would offer her a mental health day from school and tell her she can do whatever she wants to do that day - for herself. Take her out to lunch and see if she will open up. Is there anything you want to drop? Do you do these things because they all truly make you happy, or are some of the things to impress us parents, colleges, or your friends. I just want to be sure you are happy and content.

Some highly extroverted people stay this 24/7 to avoid depression (think Robin Williams) and some are doing it for the college/one up game. And then there are many that are just truly happy.

But what you can't do is say, I think it is overkill - because you are asking for her to shut down and not trust you.

Agree. As long as your DD seems ok and not seem overly stressed or pressured, I’d be thrilled she is keeping busy and being productive. Much preferred to the teens that loaf around watching screens much of the time, which happens to be many.

[Anonymous]

I was kinda like that. Still am. I own my own company, married, kids, on the board of 2 international organizations, oversee a couple of small charity events, workout, volunteer at the kids school. Only the people closest to me really know what I am involved in day to day.

Some people can just handle alot and prefer a big full life.

[Anonymous]

Mine is like this, and yes its somewhat due to what turns out is ocd/intrusive thoughts. Over the pandemic she sunk into online worlds that got her into eating disorders and self harm, she improved rapidly once she was able to keep busy.

She says when she’s alone too long she has to sit in her thoughts too much. Yes she’s tried therapy but frankly keeping busy has worked better.

[Anonymous]

I was your daughter in HS. I turned out fine. Don’t worry!!