Mental Illness

[jennyjoan]

I know a little girl who has been suffering from above from the age 8 - she will be 18 this week and life has not been easy for her.

I have been informed by the parents she is not well but of course on the "front" of things - people would not suspect anything cos she always looks and dresses good.

I am asking - does anybody fully recover from the above illness.

[xxxSpideRxxx]

If it starts that early, probably not. She might be able to take medication that will help, but considering it's already been 10 years, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't help. Therapy might help. A change of environments might also help.

[Mamyalynne]

That's virtually impossible to answer JJ, Mental illness is such a wide ranging term and can cover a myriad of things.

With help,support and counselling and possibly medication (depending on what ails her) she will likely learn to adapt her life and hopefully prosper.

[jennyjoan]

hopefully prosper but she is so full of angst and constantly looks distressed/depressed, however the amazing thing for me (for her) she has held down a boyfriend of 3 years - so is she that bad?

[Mamyalynne]

I'm sorry JJ, I simply cannot answer your question based on those few words.

[xxxSpideRxxx]

You can easily hold down a partner and still be mentally ill. My partner and I have been dating for almost 4 years and I have epilepsy and ADHD.

[jennyjoan]

Mamy - it was just a question to the general ABers.

[Mamyalynne]

He may be her stability JJ and hopefully she will grow in confidence as I say, with the right support.

[Mamyalynne]

Oh sorry.

[piggynose]

My nephew has had a touch of autism+ aspergers most of his young life. Hes 21 now and even though he has a great deal of independence, doesnt need to be accompanied everywhere he goes. Hes had several girlfriends. The last one lasted about 3 yrs.His parents still worry about his future.