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Alternative therapies?

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NinetyNineRedBalloonsGoBy · 03/11/2021 18:47

Has anyone had any experience (good or bad) with alternative therapies for helping teenage dc with anxiety / depression? We are on a 18 month CAMHS waiting list and getting desperate..

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Peanut82 · 04/11/2021 09:42

My daughter is with CAMHS, has been for 6 months and we're still no further forward. She self harms, is reported missing and is a regular at a&e for suicidal thoughts.
I'm not sure about alternative therapies, for some people exercise helps massively, it doesn't work for my daughter unfortunately but could be worth a go.
How old is your dc?

NinetyNineRedBalloonsGoBy · 04/11/2021 13:52

Thanks for replying, my dc aged 16 is very similar. I was thinking of trying a herbalist?

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TeenMinusTests · 04/11/2021 13:57

DD had equine assisted therapy.
Which is counselling in a field of horses.
That helped her, but it leveraged her love of animals.

We also say a private psychiatrist for anti depressants which was a game changer. Pricey but worth it.

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