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Down in the dumps again – challenges with adult children
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 18, 2019 | Replies (357)Comment receiving replies
Sorry you are feeling low again. Frankly don’t discount that it is the end of the year, you have some organic changes because of meds, and the fact of life is that our kids do call only — at least mine (and they are stepkids!) when they have a problem. What I have found that is helpful for me is to text them now and again. They may not always respond quickly but it is a way to stay in touch. Hope you feel better! Best wishes for a healthy New Year.
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@frangreen1143 I do this with my adult children. I know how busy they are and do not feel they owe me because I am their mother. I owe them respect as adults. I have lots of love and they know this. I am thankful I do not add to their already stressful life.
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@frangreen1143- This is a good point. Any time that we reflect back (and the new year is always a time for reflection) we remember the bad as well as the good. And this year has been horrendous with all the anger in the USA, especially. Also the light is dimmer from the sun and weather tends to keep us inside more. So if we already are depressed, don't want to go out, don't want to see anyone or have SAD (seasonal affective disorder) we will feel it even more.