As a sufferer of depression, it is one of the lessons that I gradually learned - not to be afraid to ask for help when you feel you need it and not to feel bad about it.

I often found that even the smallest things proved incredibly difficult. Yet, to someone else, they would come in and do it quickly and easily. It used to make me feel bad - guilty, inadequate. But I had to get over those feelings and realise that what is easy for one person isn't necessarily easy for someone else. We are all good at different things and have different coping levels.

So, it is a good lesson to everyone - don't be afraid to ask for help and don't feel a failure when you do.

As for your daughter - yes, she does sound wonderful and I bet she really enjoyed helping you make dinner - working together.