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Q: My Dad is Depressed Because my Mother died

asked by: howardt on March 22nd, 2009

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My mother died about 5 months ago, and my dad is still depressed, as is all of us. I'm 21 years old and live with him while going through college. I understand this is normal after losing a wife of 26 years old marriage but he takes it out on me, I asked him to be more positive towards me because he won't even say I love you, or goodnight or good morning any more and he replied, " what is there to be positive about" and he says he doesnt even wanna get out of bed in the morning and some other off color remarks which makes me worry he may do something stupid. He won't go to the doctor or see a therapist or go to a support group. I'm stuck as what to do.

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TruthWorks

replied on March 26th, 2009

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One of the easiest ways to fight any type of depression is not to become bored. If there is an activity, sports, past-time, hobby, events, and etc. any and everything that forces one to be active and creates excitement and fun, is a great weapon against depression. Plus these activities will also help relieve stress, tension, and some anxiety build up. Eventually there will need to be a "serious" conversation or conversations to help "break the ice." Ultimately, I will also say that if you are person of Faith, then prayer is always the best option in combination with these. Of course, prayer only works best if you know Who you are praying to...

ServiceU

replied on April 21st, 2009

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it takes time

don't get upset with what your dad when he says something negative, it's the depression, so shake that part off. it's going to take time for him to get out of his state of depression from loosing his wife. he's hurting and he needs to heal. try to encourage him to do the things that made him happy before (hobbies, out door sports etc).

simojt_jeffrey

replied on May 22nd, 2009

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