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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I'm scared - she's not even a teenager yet, which makes me think my sibling is in for a long, unpleasant ride, not to mention the suffering of my poor niece. I'm also more of a pull yourself together kind of person - there is no history of mental illness in our family, so we're tough love, deal with it, move on kind of people, if that makes sense. I don't want to inadvertently say something that's impossible (you're depressed? what do you have to be depressed about? go outside and get some sunshine!). Any words of wisdom? [/quote] Yikes! They do not put a preteen in the hospital for no reason. Its clear you have no understanding of mental illness -- it is a disease, especially in children. Substitute "dying from breast cancer" in your thoughts before you speak. And with your level of understanding, maybe some space would be the best thing. Sorry! I get it you do not understand.[/quote]
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