Nai75

My 13 year daughter suffers with anxiety and depression, which sometimes results in self harming. I try and help her with find ways to “get out of her head” as I call it. She’s an amazing artist so I encourage this. However, am I just putting a bandaid on it and not really helping her out? She won’t go see anyone, says she’d rather just talk to me. I don’t want to force the issue for fear of creating more anxiety.

That is my main worry to be honest. I was a depressed teenager and I could never talk to my mum. I have a much more open relationship with my daughter I hope. But I know my daughter and I’m sure she doesn’t tell me everything for fear of me being disappointed in her. Of course that would never be the case. I’m 43 now and I still get depression and it’s a horrible place to be, but over time you recognise the signs it’s coming. Thankfully I’ve learnt how to deal with it. Thanks for sharing and I wish you all the best for the future.

That’s a brilliant idea!