I have a 19-year old daughter who suffers from depression and anxiety, so I know how difficult it is to see your child suffer. I also experience depression. Lately, I have been trying to re-establish a relationship with my daughter by opening up just a little about what I have been experiencing and encouraging her to share her own feelings with me. We have become something of a support to each other, although I have to be careful not to depend on her. She should not be supporting her father, it should be the other way around.
Anyway, I feel for you. Please take time to care for yourself. You can't be of much use to your daughter if you are completely depleted and burned out. Hopefully, you will be able to get your daughter the help she needs. You can't do it all.
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