P.S. If your daughter loves to read, get her into the library and let he start researching ways to help herself, too. Books and dogs have always been my best friends. When I was diagnosed at 64 with cptsd,did, we got a standard poodle puppy we trained ourselves "How To Train Your Own Psychiatric Service Dog". I can see where this might be the biggest thing you could do for your daughter; training your own Service Dog takes a commitment and love. If she loves animals, likes to read, you may have found one of the key ingredients a Service Dog brings to the home. Safety and never alone! Beau alerts me when I am going to have an "episode| before I am even physically aware, I go sit down, take my meds and he climbs into my lap, applies 70 pounds of compression therapy and licks my face and neck to help me stay present. My life with Beau is beautiful and he made such a difference for me my husband and I are now owned by three standard poodles. Smartest dogs we have ever trained! I loved poetry when I was your daughter's age. I also was wondering if she might have an interest in yoga; that has helped me to learn self compassion with my body. Wishing you the best ~ Paula

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