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Can a depressed person be functioning and at the same time isolated?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 12, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
I am 47 and he is 50 he is alone his son visits him weekly we used to communicate through phone calls going out and textingtexting. It all stoped.sometimes he used to cry for no reason.I take care of myself I socialize and exercise and read a lot about depression , trying to understand his behavior .
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@nermo64 Since he lives alone I’d say to keep on texting or calling and leave supportive messages. If it were me, and my loved was not responding I’d be tempted to go there just to check he is OK. If that did not feel comfortable to do then I would contact a neighbor and as a last resort contact law enforcement for a wellness check. I know it could be frightening for law enforcement to show up at his door but without any other method available you could do this.
Socializing with others and exercise are really great for your own mental health. Reading about depression and what you can do is also good as it can help to understand him and also anyone else you know who is depressed.