If you have health insurance, you psychiatric treatment should be covered. I think it’s really really important for you in conjunction with your support group.
I have great insurance but I still have a copay. Right now every penny counts until I get more support and find out what WAH's next move is. I've saved up $7k plus paid a $2k retainer for legal fees but he makes a lot more money than me. I'm a 53 year old former homemaker so the rest of my life is at stake. I saved every penny he gave me while he was paying my bills but now I'm on my own. I think I've saved plenty but better safe than sorry so I chose the support group over psychiatric treatment. Shouldn't even be doing that but for my sanity I will juggle it.
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Keeping yourself busy is really important. I’d really urge you to do one volunteer activity sign yourself up for something local. Give back. You’ll be shocked at what it does for your mental health.
Last night D17 was so quiet and when pushed she told me "I hate myself" this from the kid who used to be so happy and full of life. For now I need to be with her (and S19) as much as possible. The support group is once a week and I even feel guilty for that but I know I can't help them if I'm not okay.
As for your D17. You going to your support group is not Going to change how she feels about herself. What will affect her is a role model who gets the help she needs, shows confidence and capability and doing what she needs to do to make herself a happy healthy person. You sitting at home with her wallowing isn’t going to make anything any better.
Take your D17 with you to volunteer . It’s a positive experience that will Make her feel good about herself.
