Hi, I’m not sure what I’m doing. I just wanted to vent and find support from anyone who’s been in a similar situation. I’ve spent the night in A&E with my 14yo DD as she’d taken an overdose of paracetamol and cocodamol. She has a history of cutting so this is an escalation. She’s been seen by the psychiatric team, and I’m guessing usual referrals are taking place to crisis team, camhs, children’s services etc.
She says she regrets taking the pills, but can’t explain why she did it, she says it’s all a blur and can’t understand herself. She gets very low moods which sometimes I’ve put down to her hormonal cycle. She’s previously had CBT therapy, counselling and such which helps for a little while. I don’t know what else to do other than be there for her and remove the risks etc. We’re very close and she’s open with me with how she feels. I just feel helpless and overwhelmed by it all. Any support or advice would be appreciated.