Cdubb1509 - posted on 05/24/2012 ( 4 moms have responded )
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What can I do to help my daughter become more social, she is depressed and has no one she can call a true friend. My heart bleeds for her and we are begining counseling but she isn't needing that she is so well rounded in every way, but her self esteem, HELP
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Robin - posted on 05/28/2012
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Well I do think she needs to get involved in an interest...and if that is sports then great but not all kids are interested in sports. Maybe she is just really shy and throwing her into a social situation may make it worse. How about volunteer work together - then at least she will be with you whom she is comfortable with and she will meet people who are appreciative of her and not judemental. If she is truly as well adjusted in other areas of her life I would guess that she is just shy socially.
Kristin - posted on 05/28/2012
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Oh and if she is not out going there are support groups to help with self esteem and how to become more outgoing. Check your community and see what may available to help her
Kristin - posted on 05/28/2012
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If she has no friends and no self esteem than she is not well rounded and needs therapy. As for her being more social put her in sports or join a gym with her. I believe that joining a gym or sports helps promote self esteem and is a great place to meet people as lots of young adults go to the gym. If she is really depressed and cant snap out of it then talk to your doctor about maybe putting her on an anti depressant. I suffered low self esteem as a teen and i found for me being active really helped and i met a lot of fun people and it also helps with depression, My 16 year old son suffered low self esteem as well and needed to meet a new cirlce of friends so we both joined the YMCA gym and he loves it. He is building his body up and meeting new people and is feeling good about himself. I hope this helps good luck
Ramona - posted on 05/27/2012
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Get involved in a book club, learn a new skill like knitting, and have her come with, perhaps if you are there she will come out more.
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