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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the parent of a teen girl with serious mental health issues, some of which are undoubtedly genetic and some of which are the result of the ongoing trauma inflicted by abusive peers in person and online. I am really appalled that anyone would use the term "attention whoring" to describe young women who are asking for help and/or speaking about their struggles.  [/quote]

I am sorry to hear that your DD is having major issues.  My DS has a serious mental issue since 4 years old.  I am not the pp who posted the offending post. However, I agree to some degree that some girls are faking it and it is a fad. This is completely wrong as there are kids with serious issues, and these girls are in a way making a mockery of real mental illness.  It is not right, but it is happening.  I drive a lot of teen girls to and from activities and school, and sometimes they talk about how they are sure they are bipolar, or OCD, or depressed, all while having a great time and laughing. My DD herself went on about how she is triggered... by the fact that I didn't buy ice cream!  They have no idea what half of the terms mean, they are using trigger for anything, they are the product of our sensitive, politically correct wimp producing society. I say all this with acknowledging that this is wrong, but they are doing it. Some are doing it as attention grabbing, some for fun, some read too much online and are pampered girls who have too much time on their hands. This is all sorts of wrong as kids who really have problems might be lost in all this other drama when it comes to education and behavioral help. How is a parent to know?  If you do take her to a Dr. you are trying to help, if you don't you are insensitive and blind to your child's issues.  Damned if you do, damned if you don't.[/quote]

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