Help......

[a_sutton]

Hello everyone, I'm a mother of a 19 year old daughter who has been struggling with chronic depression and anxiety for several years. Most recently over the past 5 months my daughter has isolated herself from almost everyone she won't leave her room, sleeps excessively and has random outbursts of anger (never violent)

Although I've tried to talk to her and make some kind of breakthrough to get her interested in life again I always come up empty.

I was blind to how serious her condition was until I found my daughter lying face down in a bathtub full of water with a razor blade by her side. My heart has never felt so much pain than I am experiencing at this moment. I immediately rushed her to the hospital where now she will hopefully be getting the help she so desperately needs.

Since she is legally an adult the state of Texas made me sign a document stating she is stable enough to decide if she can be released from the hospital or not. I feel like she's going to be angry with me for signing those papers. Honestly, I just want her to be put on the best medicine to help her combat her illness I've heard (Celexa) has good results but I'm open for suggestions? I feel like getting this out is a start. By me just writing this it helps me connect with others who may be experiencing or have went through the same situation! If there is another mom who has please HELP!!

Sincerely

Amotherslove ❤️😢

[BonnieSue]

I'm very sorry that depression and anxiety have so wounded your family. It's good to come here and know there are others who have fought this battle and won and can understand your concerns. I have an adult son with depression and anxiety who lives with me because he can't finish college or hold a job for 3 years now. It's very distressing to see our loved ones hurting and dysfunctional and especially if they've tried to take their own life.

Since I have been that person who's dysfunctional I can understand my son but I'm still helpless to enable him to return to normal society and that hurts. You seem to be doing the right things so take comfort in that. I don't understand why your daughter would be upset that you signed a statement that says she is capable of determining her own wellness and course of treatment. That would seem to put her in charge of herself which she may very well appreciate. Her doctors can hold her in the hospital if she has suicidal ideations so that power also rests with them.

Celexa is one of the many antidepressants that can help your daughter. It's called an SSRI--a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. If this type of drug doesn't work for her there are others. While there are some people like my son who can't find a drug that works, there are many more people who do have success with the available drugs, myself included. I wish you great luck in helping your daughter and many healthy, happy years for her.

Blessings...

[a_sutton in reply to BonnieSue]

Thank you for sharing your experience Sue and most thankful for your prayers. Hopefully my daughter will be open to treatment and we can move forward together

[Dogs123]

I'm so sorry for the pain you are all feeling. I suffered with anxiety and depression my whole life. I suffered what I thought was in silence, not I see I acted out and was desperate for help. Stay strong, be proactive in her therapy and make sure she knows it will get better. You know that too!