Daughter needs mental health help

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my daughter wants to speak to her gp about getting a referral to speak to someone concerning her mental health. Unfortunately i agree with her, but selfishly worry im not going to be able to help her due to my depression. I dont trust my judgement about advice i give to her at the minute and have a horrible feeling im just going to make her worse. Granted it does give me encouragement to get myself sorted quicker, but its what could happen in the mean time i worry about

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    Dear Samantha 🙂

    my mother is 70 I am 40 we both have depression.

    over the years my mum has been the BEST support for me, but I do know I needed to talk to someone imparshal.

    you know how this illness feels surly you can help the best you can.

    keep yourself as well as you can get her refered as she wants, it’s best to try to get help as soon as you can for her.

    you sound like a great mum even thinking like this. It’s not your fault you suffer too.

     I am not a mother I was just trying to tell you from a daughters point of view. It’s good she’s open to getting help isn’t it? think of that as a plus.

    i am sure you will be able to help her whilst she is waiting.

     My mum has been my rock and we understand each other having this awful illness.

    i hope you and your Daughter get on okay.

    Take care

    vicky🌈

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      Thank you Vicky, your words have gave me a little bit of reassurance in myself (which I guess I really needed when I wrote the post). I wish you and your mother all the best.

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