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Does depression and anxiety ever get better?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Mar 31 12:57am | Replies (44)

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Linda I see you were a caregiver. I'm in my 70's. Mom pass last February at 93 yo. My father is 96 going on 97. He is still mobile which is great. My depression comes from wanting to move. I've been wanting to move for years. I feel so trapped. The guilt smothers me daily. I took Wellbutrin but experience high BP. So np cut meds in half. Still moderately high. So I stopped. I only took about a week but psychologically I felt relieved I called for me. Then got meds. Going back to np next month not really sure what to tell her. Negative thoughts are loud but my brother's wife recently diagnosed with cervical cancer so he can't help with doctor appointments. So I do all the trips. I have a sister but she refuses to drive in traffic. I want to move and live near my son. Depression is lonely. Your suggestions are really good. Thanks and take care.

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I hear you. Can you get any help to give you a day off so you can take care of you? I had someone come read to my mother once a week (my mom had macular degeneration so could no longer read). If you are on nextdoor app people are always saying they can help in various ways. Also people in a local church. I was bad in that I did not reach out when I should have and slowly that took a real toll. I gained a lot of weight and my health suffered. I have been working hard to get my health back but some issues I never will.