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Problem 17 year old daughter

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marieisme123 · 29/08/2015 18:46

Hi. First time I have posted on this site and just looking for some feedback / advice. I have major problems with my 17 year old daughter. I don't want to go into huge detail but since she was 12 it has involved just about everything: drink, drugs, staying out all night or for days on end, not going to school, bad friends, worse boyfriends, self harm etc etc.
Now something has happened which I can't get my head around and I wonder if anyone on here has had a similar experience:
My daughter and I had a major arguement, in her bedroom, which lasted most of Thursday evening. She was on her tablet, with her back turned to me, while I 'ranted.' She said I was psychotic and should be sectioned. About 1/2 hour later bang on the door - 2 police officers, a paramedic and a social worker. Her boyfriend phoned them saying I was abusing her and threatening to kill myself!! She was obviously on the tablet to him earlier during the arguement. Turns out she also recorded me at the same time - which she played back to the police etc. She also told them I had been in a psychiatic unit and she had to call the doctor out for me to be medicated 2 weeks ago. All untrue. Anyway, long story short, the police etc said they wouldn't take it any further. Daughter is staying with her boyfriend now and won't come home until I 'get some mental health treatment.' She also filed a complaint against the police because 'they didn't do their job properly.' Meaning they didn't arrest me for abuse or cart me off to the mental hospital I suppose!! Complaint now being investigated which means further involvement and probably social services. Awaiting a call back from police officer involved.
So......my own daughter instigated with her boyfriend to get me sectioned??
I have taken just about everything from her over the years but now a line has been crossed - don't think I will get over this one.
Any help, comments, empathy greatly received. Marie

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Zilla113 · 25/09/2015 21:02

Marie it sounds like you have been through/are going through hell. I don't really have any advice other to encourage her to see her GP - or maybe a counselling type service - most schools and colleges have one of their own - but I do feel empathy for you and hope things are a little better than they were. One day she will turn to you and realise all you have done for her. Until then, seek support for yourself through friends and family xx

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