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Sadie · ‎11-01-2016

Thanks. I feel like there's an ache in my heart that won't go away. It feels terrible to have her away from us where I can't help - or can only help for 2hrs a day. I rang to check on her tonight and she is crying and not eating. And I'm here, and she's there and I can't do anything until visiting hours tomorrow. It's devastating. I am trying to be the very calm one for everyone else (kids, husband, parents) but it's hard at times. I did go for a walk with a friend today, which helped for a while.

Sadie · ‎11-01-2016

I took her to emergency for a mental health assessment last Friday, and they admitted her Friday night. I've been coping very well with the crisis phase, but today I just feel super flat. The psychiatrist suggested that she just needs some intensive psychological support, so I'm hoping she gets it in hospital, and that they can link her up as an out patient when she's well enough to leave. I just wish we weren't dealing with anxiety and depression. I look at pictures of her peers, travelling, working, having fun...I can't help feeling that we failed somewhere along the line. I think I only feel like that because the psychiatrist yesterday wanted so much family background - understandable, but it also made me feel like I was on the stand. Anyway, I just needed a safe place to share on a sad day.

Sadie · ‎09-07-2016

Exercise! I go to tai chi with a friend once a week, try to walk by the river nearby once or twice a week, and do yoga videos at home. Talking with friends and funny TV are good too :)

Sadie · ‎09-02-2016

Thanks AmyJay.

Sadie · ‎09-02-2016

Hi AmyJay, I'm actually doing my final subject in a Graduate Diploma of Psychology. Dd is trialling meds ( just in the first fortnight of this) and is seeing a psychologist for CBT. She's currently experiencing suicidal thoughts, and a lot of problems with cognitive fog. Dd is using communication with me as one of her strategies ( lots of chats but also weekly check ins re suicidal thoughts/plans). She's also doing a great job at keeping her sleep cycle regular. She's done awesomely at seeking out professional help and staying committed to appointments.

Sadie · ‎09-02-2016

Thanks Mitzi, will check out the link.

Sadie · ‎09-01-2016

Hi, I'm a p/t student with 3 children - 18, 17 and 12. I homeschool my 12 year old as well. I'm here because my eldest daughter has recently been diagnosed with major depression, just looking for tips and support in being a support to her.

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