Hello NicolaA, sorry your comment has been missed because it's not something that can be answered easily because dealing with this disorder in itself is difficult just for yourself.
Any conversation you try and have with your children may not be consistent, only because you aren't feeling well, so to be able to relate with them may change from time to time or perhaps most of the time, because you aren't able to provide any positive occasions that you've been through, if I can say it that way.
If you can direct your children to contact Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800, either by phone, webchat or online, then the trained counsellors who dress in casual clothes can form a connection with your children and help them as needs fit.
This will allow you to seek counselling via your doctor using the mental health plan that entitles you to 10 Medicare paid sessions per year, although due to this virus I believe maybe extended, but check with your doctor.
You have to remember that each one of you has, unfortunately, developed your own type of disorder, which however may have times when they do overlap from time to time, but need to be treated by your own counsellor.
A group counselling maybe effective but perhaps just not at the moment.
Please get back to us, although I'm about to log off, but will look for your reply first thing n the morning.
Take care.
Geoff.
