A 36-year-old member asked:
I don't have money to pay for daughter sex change surgery and she's really suicidal and depressed. who should i get help from?
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Dr. Miroslava Foxanswered
Clinical Psychology 17 years experience
See Below: Your daughter needs to see someone who specializes in the treatment of people planning to undergo or who already underwent a sex change operations (transgendered). If you see that her symptoms are getting worse and suicidal ideations increasing, please take her to the nearest emergency room or dial 911.
1-800-273-8255
national suicide prevention lifeline.
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Dr. Vikas Duvvurianswered
Psychiatry 18 years experience
See below: Solving this problem will require many steps- the first step is to ensure your daughter is safe and starts to feel better. Once safe, her depression can be treated. This will help her approach challenges in a more positive way. For emergencies call 911 or take her to the nearest er. In the meantime, obtain a psychiatry intake at a large medical center.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Anywhere: I believe the data show these people have a 70X higher risk of suicide than the general public. With risk numbers that high you should worry less about funding surgery & more about her state of mind. Find any psychiatric/psychological counseling services you can.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
I don't have money to pay for daughter sex change surgery but at 16 she's depressed?
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
It's too early at 16: I would spend time & money in counseling to thoroughly evaluate her/his feelings about the procedure. This should be considered an irreversible procedure and i'd your daughter is convinced about her sexual gender, she should live in that role for over two years prior to contemplating surgery and unless this is an interest state, i would let her carry the responsibility of that decision as an adult.
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14 y/o daughter has bad back acne. Her face isn't affected. Starting to get depressed about it. What can be done asap to resolve it? Not cystic.
Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
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I would: Even though acne is not cystic i would still consider accutane. Acne on the back is resistant to most treatments.
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Dr. Victor Bonuel commented
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Additional antibiotics may help.http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/11-herbs-used-traditional-acne-remedies
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Dr. Barbara Lavi commented
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In addition psychotherapy may be needed to help ward off the depression.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Is it normal to get depression after having major surgery only to find out it didnt help,I went thru it for nothing & am referred to new specialist?
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Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Demoralized: It is frustration and feeling demoralized that may develop into full depression. Make sure you include a psychologist in the team addressing your pain... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Can i get on disability for vaginmus, anxiety and depression i haven't been able to find a job and need money so i can go to a dr and receive help.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Why depression and anxiety has become so common today . Our ancestors/previous generation didnt use to get depress so much. Today even people with money and successful career are feeling discontented. My mind is always hyperactive and thinks so much?
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A 34-year-old female asked:
I cut myself last week. Longstanding depression.... first time cut. I want to get help. I dont have time or money for specialists. can a GP help?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
See your GP ASAP: Yes, your GP can help. See him/her, or any doctor, ASAP. This sounds like a genuine emergency: do not delay! Good luck to you.
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Dr. Steven Griggs commented
Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
GP's usually have basic training in psychiatry, so, yes, start there. Are you eligible for public assistance? Suicide hotlines have all the low or no cost resources at their fingertips. I agree with Dr. Handsfield. Call today.
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