I feel helpless

[Anonymous]

My DD first mentioned suicide at age 5. At age 12, she still struggles with thoughts of suicide. She sees a psyciatrist and psychologist, and is on medication. I feel so helpless. No matter what I do, I can't make her feel happy or good about herself. I feel like this is inevitable, and all I can do is try to brace myself for it, though I know I never can.

[Anonymous]

Please talk to someone, meaning a professional. I can't imagine how stressful this would be.

You are doing everything you can. Big hug.

[Anonymous]

OP, I am so sorry. You must be sick about this. I haven't dealt with this in my child, but with my sister—and I remember being at the same point, with this feeling of inevitability. I know this has been a long road for you, but things CAN change. I couldn't imagine that I would ever see a happy and healthy version of my sister, but slowly, it happened. Your daughter has you in her corner, and that is HUGE. Agree with PP—please try to find a professional that you can talk with, because living with this can beat you down so completely. Hugs to you—hang in there.

[Anonymous]

Please get some help for yourself. I can't imagine what you're going through, but it couldn't hurt to have someone to talk to. My thoughts are with you.

[Anonymous]

I'm sure you've tried everything but putting this out there -- have you tried DBT?

[Anonymous]

Have you tried the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)? There are parent support groups in the area.

http://www.nami.org

[Anonymous]

OP here - thanks to everyone for the kind and supportive words. Yesterday was a hard day.

[Anonymous]

Hugs op. I'd like to reiterate getting help for yourself. I can't imagine how you manage. Don't do this alone. Hoping for the best for you and your dd.

[Anonymous]

Hugs to you, OP! I know every situation is different, but my niece was very similar. She was on Wellbutrin as a child. Now she is a productive adult and seems to be happy (from what I can tell form the outside).