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So sorry for your losses - especially the loss of your sister! My condolences to you. A triple whammy certainly is hard to get over, much less a double, especially when depression is hereditary! Your lack of motivation is very understandable.
Are you able to find a social worker who can help you get a therapist in person instead of online consults (although I would imagine even those are better than none), and put you in touch with an agency that provides help with housecleaning and meals? In Canada we have a service called Meals on Wheels, and also organizations that provide prepared meals for a fee which would help. Do you have friends close by with whom you could go out for a coffee? Is there a Church you can attend that has regular Bible Studies, grief support, social activities, etc.?
In the meantime … reaching out through Mayo Connect is a great start …!
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Thank you so much for your caring post. I am on antidepressants and have been for quite a long time. I don't really require help with cooking and I do have a nurse practitioner who checks on me every couple of months by phone. I would love to go out for lunch, breakfast, etc., and all of that stopped when my car died about 2+ years ago. We are rather isolated and I do walk to DD when I can push myself. I have been living where I am for 11 years but my life has changed so much since then. Some family issues (not currently) after Judy's death which were very difficult. I don't see my nieces very often, one because of always working and my other niece/God Child now lives in Easton, MA about 1-1/2 hours away and she is a Principal with a very hectic job. That doesn't help but I try to understand. I know they love me and they are my only family. I do have a precious fat cat named Lola and taking care of her is a bit expensive each month because I want her to have the best food for her. I just made an appointment with the vet for a complete checkup for which she has to be put out (she is a tough character when she is at the vet). This makes the appointment more expensive. I have about $550.00 for it and I had to take out another credit card to cover this. It just keeps getting better and better. : ) Being on a fixed income is very difficult but I persevere. I know I'm rambling, and I have tried to find a therapist for a one-on-one appointment but there are not many out there and I have an older computer but I still would want to see one in person. Well, now that I have told you my story I will end here. Again, I so appreciate your post and your understanding. Take care. : )
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