Fi, thank you. I'll definitely pick up that book and visit her website. I'm glad for people like you who share such valuable resources, and your own experience. Much appreciated.

Wade, thank you. It's true — when it's your child, you want to fix it. You walk that fine line between trying to hug it away to trying to be strong so they'll maybe feel strong, too. We're fortunate — she saw it coming and called her doctor immediately. I'm glad she's in touch with her mental self. It makes healing that much easier.

Tough road ahead, but it could be so much worse. I'm grateful to you all for the love, prayers, and healing thoughts. I'll keep you updated.

Many years ago when I was facing my own demons, my therapy group recommended the book 'Living with IT' by Bev Aisbet. It was one of the easiest to read books as a young adult and it really made sense.

Bev now has a website http://www.bevaisbett.com/index.html. Someting that didn't exist all those years ago, but might be worth checking out also.

I guess the biggest thing is realising both you and your daughter are not alone – by talking about these things it's amazing how many you discover have been touched by anxiety or depression or have stories to share and help you through.

I'm sending you and your daughter lots of cyber hugs

Update: she's eaten and has slept. The crying has stopped, at least for the last few hours. I'm doing what I can to bring her down out of her thoughts and back to earth. Foot massages, showers, giving her banana smoothies to keep her energy up are helping. Plus temporary medication to keep the anxiety at bay isn't hurting. She's heard from her new company and they're very understanding and concerned. That relieved a ton of pressure.

Ronda, Sandy, Jake – Thank you. It helps to know there are prayers coming her way.

Gabriella, it is tough, isn't it? There seems to be no trigger for the meltdown (though I'm certain there was one), which is so strange. She was great on Sunday. A little queasy and sick on Monday, but she thought it was the pizza she ate. I was sure it wasn't and that she was worrying. But her mood was still very positive. It was positive until this morning, when she just couldn't get beyond the sadness.

Cathy, that's terrible. I'm sorry your brother has so much to deal with. Much love to him and you.

Thanks, Paula. I think that's where she's stuck — thinking she'll be judged. So what? If she had a broken leg, would they judge her? If so, those are people not worth knowing.

I somewhat remember that. Depression is not something you see coming or can control. It's a chemical imbalance and it needs to be fixed just like a physical ailment.

Anne, very true. There's no shame in having a mental illness. It may actually be easier to treat than some physical ailments, depending on the severity. I suspect after a few weeks, she'll be sorted and feeling better. Her willingness to get treatment (she called doctors before even telling me she was anxious) is commendable.

There is no shame in mental illness although I'm surprised to find some still think it should be hidden.

What disturbs me is people who still view anxiety, depression and other mental health issues as a sign of weakness when it's simply a different type of health issue. I remember several elections ago when a presidential candidate admitted to being treated for depression and the opposition used his admission against him. They painted him as weak when it took strength for him to seek treatment (and more strength to be so open about it).

I hope your daughter is feeling better soon.

Strength to you both.

On the bright side: being your own boss allows you to take the time needed to help your daughter. Thank goodness for that.

My thoughts are with you and your daughter, Lori. If there's anything any of us can do, I'm sure I speak for everybody in saying, please ask.