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How To Reduce Depression?

My daughter, 38 years old, has a history of chronic pot use for roughly 25 years. Is also a periodic Alcoholic and has and my still be on ocasion taking an excess of Vicadine (semi-controled by her husband). I'm her 67 year old father, sober for 34 years via AA), I have tried to console my daughter on several ocasons concerning her drug issue's to no avail. She presently is and has been down to 95 lbs, skin and bones, loosing her hair, has had and continues to have anger and depression outbursts. Has been pulled over and searched by local cops because of the way she looks and her additude, even according to her. Currently she is haveing problems with anal boils, which according to a friend (former meth addict) is a common sign of prolonged/chronic meth use. I've approched her mother who she is close to, (we have been divorced for 25 years, but are friendly). However, her mother, as she was while I was drinking is in total denial as to the extent of my daughters drug use, as are other members of her family and friends. I do not want to alianate my daughter and family by confronting her, but am haveing a hard time just watchiing, and doing nothing, Any suggestions?

Thanks....Jerry
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

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How To Reduce Depression?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.