Welcome to our site on BB BeyondConfused;
You sound like you're having quite a time of it. Life seems to be handing out some very difficult situations. Your courage to seek help here on our forum is a step in the right direction. We're here to help in any way we can, even though we also suffer the ups and downs of mental health issues.
It's obvious you love your daughter dearly and are willing to try anything to become healthier for her. That's wonderful as there are those with perfect health who don't have your passion and caring. You're here, surviving and seeking help; well done!!
Finding the right help can take time as not all professionals are equal, just like finding the right GP. Your local hospital most likely has a mental health team and may help with finding the right avenue for your needs and financial situation. Lifeline have wonderful consultants who care so much about people; they've helped me at least once a week for a very long time. BB have counsellors via phone or online services for listening and advice.
There's also information on this site if you look around, explaining anxiety, depression and PTSD for example. This forum is for like minded people to link up and help each other on many related issues faced by us each day. there's some great positive threads to lift your spirits and share your thoughts too.
Stick with it young mummy, I was a single parent too and faced many horrible challenges that took so much energy, time and guts to overcome. The thing I learned (in hindsight) was that I should've taken time out for me; to fall apart and cry if I needed to, see a movie or sit in a park away from my child- recharge and relax.
Your local community services organisation will be able to direct you to respite and day care facilities to give you time for 'you'. It's also a good way of introducing your daughter to other kids to have some social contact/fun.
Please let me know how you go and if you need someone to purge to. Be kind to yourself...Dizzy x
