Worried my daughter will die!
My daughter(21yrs) is battling severe depression. She was in a lot of trouble last year and she spent about 4 months in a treatment facility for drugs (xanx, oxy and methadone). She was self medicating for the depression which we didn’t know about at the time, we thought it was just addiction. She stayed clean for 5 months then I guess the depression started taking its toll. We have been trying to get her in to see a doctor (counselor recommended) for the depression but it is taking awhile. Supposedly this doctor is very good with a great reputation but getting in to see him is slow. In the mean time she is trying to stay clean but is struggling. Last night was bad! She told me she’s been hocking stuff for money for drugs (oxy, pot, xanx) I know it’s bad because she hocked one of my rings that my husband gave me. This is not like her at all! She truly seems remorseful and asking for help. I'm so worried that she is going to die!
Should I send her to another facility for 30 days just to keep her clean while giving the antidepressants time to work? She said she wants to go…as a matter of fact it was her idea.
Am I doing the right things? Am I missing anything?
I know I can’t fix it. I know it has to be her. She is asking for help! She is trying to stay honest and clean but I can see she is struggling. I am seeing a counselor mainly to help me understand what my daughter is going through and what my next steps should be. She is seeing the same one also.
Not sure what I’m looking for….maybe just to vent. I worry about what to tell my husband who is deployed. He’s been so supportive but I can tell this is wearing on him. He said he would be more upset if I didn’t tell him?? I don’t know what to do about that.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
alv