Razorblades, lighters, and aspirin

[Serena]

Calluses
candles
headaches

Or that's been the explanations before. But it bugs me. Is there something I should be thinking about or looking for? Do I have a major problem on my hands?

 

[Disney845]

Did you find this stuff in your kid's room or something?

 

[Serena]

Yeah. They weren't together or anything, but the crushed aspirin is a red flag and I'm not sure what is going on, but I don't like it.

 

[missymouse3367]

How old is this child?

 

[Serena]

17

 

[RoutemanDan]

Could be cause for concern.Pm me for details.

 

[jipsy]

You can PM me too.

 

[missymouse3367]

This is a major red flag. I think you need to get to the bottom of this. P.D. and Prayers to you.*************

 

[Disney845]

Hmmm... I didn't know people tried to remove their calluses with a razor blade? You might want to examine her arms and legs for cut marks. I had a friend who did this in high school. It can be very dangerous, and is probably more common in teens than many people think. Of course if you think it might be being used in connection with drug paraphernalia then that is another story.

I don't think a lighter is something to be too upset over. I had a lighter when I was younger (not too young of course) for lighting candles. I was scared of matches, didn't want to burn myself. I never used my lighter for any bad purpose, I have never smoked anything in my life.

Aspirin belongs in the medicine cabinet/drawer doesn't it? Why would it be in their room? And can they not swallow pills? Is that why it is crushed? Are you sure they are aspirin pills?

I might be a little concerned about these items if you have other suspicions. If you are very concerned you might want to get your daughter a drug test. But again, it could all be harmless.

 

[Serena]

Thanks for the prayers and pixie dust. I think I'm going to need all the help I can get. I just hope I'm worrying over nothing.

 

[jipsy]

check your pm's.

((((hugs))))

 

[Toby'sFriend]

Oh Serena. I wish I had some advice, but I just don't know enough to give any. What you are describing is just every parent's nightmare.

I hope it works out well.

 

[Serena]

I've gotten some more information and it gives me reason to worry. I'm going to search her room to see what I find. I'll be back.

 

[DonnaS]

Oh Serena, I'm thinking positive thoughts for you that everything will be okay.

 

[Tony-NJ]

all is ok. Keep us posted.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hoping things are okay with Brit, Laurie. She is too nice a kid. {{Hugs}}

 

[Saffron]

{{{{Hugs}}}}

 

[Jenn Lynn]

Serena-My Aunt found razorblades and empty baggies in her DD room and it was not good.

Good Luck to you.

 

[SeaSpray]

I have no idea what those 3 items could mean... Could someone please post it here, or else PM me? I'm really curious. As of now DSs are still naive, but *I* don't want to be, kwim? thanks!

 

[Serena]

They have to do with drugs. I recognized part of it, but the crushed up aspirin confused me. I found some more things that gives me more cause to worry.