ladypb's Journal

today my 21 year old finally told me she is having panic attacks, severe depression and is afraid she is going to be called crazy if she gets help. she has allways been a quiet child. spending time in her room, not many friends etc. she has had times of depression as long as i can remember.  i need to try to explain that mental helth is nothing to be ashamed of, it is hereditary in my family. how do you tell your child you are to blame for all her problems?

she cant keep a job becouse she getts panic attacks, so no ins, no money. hopfully i can find a mental health place with a slidding scale to see her. i wish i was more stable with my own issues so i could handle this without breaking down and crying. i feel so helpless and alone.