I'm 49 years old and take care of a 21 yr old that lives in depression 24/7. He's been in treatment since he was 4yrs old. I have learned about all his fear which he can't seem to move on from them. Scared of the world and people, I work with him every day. He's Bipolar, has pica and so many other things that I wouldn't even have room to write it all down. I'm a great listener. And have worked with alot of others in the past and help my share of depressed people. I stay close to God & pray for answers from him.
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you are a very good person i would love to know somebody like you. it most take a lot to look after someone all the time. i have depression and i know my partner finds it hard to deal with my behaviour so of the time. he finds it hard to listen to me when im upset because he hates seen me hurt. im twenty years old and have had depression since i was 16 my mum also suffered with depression before me and shes tried to help me the best she can but she finds it hard to listen to feelings because it reminds her of when she felt that way. I also have a step-dad that doesnt believe that people can be depressed to him people are just down in the blues and they just need to cheer up, so its hard to live with him cause hes always telling me to get a life and judges me day by day. i find your story inspiring and hope that it will help learn to deal with things better
Thank you and keep up the good work
claire
Dear Clare. I think youre very selfless to look after your little brother, hes just so lucky to have somebody like you. That said, what about you? Do you get any respite? Does anyone give you time off for time for YOU. You can get very emotionally depleted and spiritually tired looking after anothers needs and you suffer Depression as well. I know you have Faith and God but Man cant live on prayer alone as the good book says and im hoping that you will keep on this site and share your hopes and needs and wants and how youre feeling in a safe atmostphere. You are not alone.Am down myself, it came down quickly, last night to be precise, I started to feel black and alone and I do live alone. So Clare, dont be alone, reach out. God bless you.
Hello Claire,Thank you. I'm sorry it took me so long to answer you. It seems that your support system is on the weak side. Or maybe they feel that it's your problem, you fix it. Or maybe they're having a hard time with their life. We are responsible for ourself,and our happiness. I hope you don't mind me bringing up, that your partner is having a hard time listening. Why? Does he not understand what's happening to you? Have you ever asked him? You said your Mom is having troubles, have you ever thought about going to a grp with her. Then maybe she would go with you. It could bring you two closer. Don't take this wrong, I'm sure your close but getting closer on a Mental and Medical level. Maybe ever ask your partner just to go once. Hang in there, I'll be praying for you.
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