Hi everyone, quite a few of you so please forgive not mentioning your names. Just wanted to say thanks for your support recently over my problems.
My depression is not in any way cured, but I have come to the conclusion it is cyclical so expect more in three weeks! At least I have found a temporary solution to my DD's sleep problem. I DO now lock her in her room, which at first I felt awful about, but she now settles in her room within about 15 minutes without lots of tears. Not in bed, in fact usually on the cot mattress I put next to her bed. She is safe, comfortable, and this way, she gets a reasonable amount of sleep.
It will be great when she decides her bed is nicer to sleep in but in the meantime, she at least is not awake all night crying...Once again, thanks for your support, Isabel xx