Even though she's your child you have to treat her as an adult. Sleeping a lot and eating junk are signs of depression, or her body getting use to the med adjustment. Reading is probably calming. If you are going to give her chores it should be things like: Shower by noon, take the meds, go to appointments and have dinner with the family. You may want to look into intensive out patient for right now. Please don't put a lot of stress on her. It takes a lot to recover and time lots and lots of time. It's a complicated disorder, after years of treatment work is still very very far in my future. Patience is a must. When really aggravated or depressed I'll use noise canceling headphones because I'm sensitive to sound then. I have a necklace I play with when I'm scared or nervous. One of the thing I feel is very important is having her children in therapy also.
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