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I can relate to you, as you get older, my depression, long term gets harder. I would only see my docter every six months. My chronic fibromyalgia, SAD, and I can't rule out genetic. A horrible tragedy, my 49 yr. daughter took her life almost seven years, will be in December, fractured our family. My oldest son is in nursing home with bipolar, and med induced kidney damage, and diabetes. So my family really is really limited, other son lives out of town, and we don't see him, he has a daughter with a learning disability, his wife is a lovely person, coping with Crohn, and other daughter now. He didn't get therapy when he lost his sister, and drinking became a problem. I see him once or twice a year. His plate is full.
This past year my fatigue and anxiety is a huge problem. I have an excellent psychiatrist but had to change anti-depressant and any anti-anxiety med doesn't agree with me. It has been a difficult journey when you lose a child, in this manner you never do get back to your former self.
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@french you are a very strong person. You have had to cope with the worse nightmare any parent fears...the loss of a child. Plus so many other sad things in you life. You definitely have my support...((HUGS))
I'd say that your plate is more than full! It's overflowing.
Suicide is an incredibly difficult experience for the family still living. I don't know how it compares with a son dying of cancer, and I'd like to know about that. I think I'll ask my therapist. Either one has its challenges. I'm surely sorry that you're having to go through that dark valley.
Losing someone to suicide is hard for a mentally healthy person, and would probably bring with it depression. Being depressed to begin with makes it exponentially more difficult. Again, I express my sympathy. Others in the groups I follow share the same experience, and all of them wear permanent scars.
I know the difficulty in landing on the right combination of meds. It's never a cut and dried thing. It surely took a long time for me, but I seem to have found the combination that works for me. It does happen eventually. It's good that you have a psychiatrist with whom you're comfortable.
@french French, My heart really goes out to you. You must be stronger than you know. You have suffered a great loss with your daughter's passing; and then continued heartache with your sons. I have a daughter, 30 yrs old, with bipolar, she thinks of suicide often. I know the trials and worries you have been through in your life with just dealing with your children's mental health issues. I hope you are feeling better soon. Big Hug, Terri
I'm so sorry for your loss @french.I hope you continue getting the support that helps you.Im so glad we have Connect for our support to.
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So sorry for your loss @french. I hope you have some support in your community. I am happy for the support we get here on Connect.