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Clinical depression is a state of sadness or melancholia that has advanced to the point of being disruptive to an individual's social functioning and/or activities of daily living....
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New here.I have suffered from depression and anxiety on and off for the past 15 years. I lost my mother 6 months ago. I feel like I had been doing ok handling her death, even better then I expected. Except now I find my self going through a period of depression and anxiety, before when I would go through these feelings mom was always here. She's not here now, and I feel very alone. I'm sure losing her is part of these feelings, but there are also other contributing factors. One of my dogs died unexpectedly last week and One of my daughters is moving 1000 miles away next week. All I want to do is cry. I take medication for the depression and I have something for the anxiety when I need it. I just want to be happy and feel like I can handle life. Just looking for some support and friendship.
Thank you for listening. Barb Posted on 07/05/09, 11:07 am |
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I'm so sorry for your losses. It's understandable for you to be feeling this way.
Have you thought about some counselling? 
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It sounds like you are dealing with a lot right now.. Losing your mom, then your pet, followed by having your daughter move far away...all of these losses one after the other would seem enough to make anyone depressed and anxious... Take one day at a time, and if you don't feel better soon, maybe talk to your doc about some anti depressants...even if just short term to get you over this difficult time.I am glad you found DS...Just FYI, there is a group for people who have lost their moms.. I found it very helpful when I lost my mom... All the best to you hun...Hugs xxx
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I think your reactions are very normal. My mom was my last parent to die and she was the mainstay of the family. Dad was alcholic and a though he was a good person he really struggled in parenting. After mom died I felt then and still do today very much alone and by myself in the world. Trust in yourself God cares and doesn't mean for us to suffer, it's just part of life good or bad. Your in my prayers
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i am sorry. neither of those would feel good. i agree with all here. crying is ok and can help a ton. also, counselling? it can help a lot! will reenforce (sp?) that what you are feeling is normal and will be easier and hurt less soon. as for the kid....be proud you raised her well and that she is able to live her live so fully. shows you did a great job!
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I think counseling can be helpful. Also doing activities like volunteer work or arts and crafts also can help you cope, relax, refocus and such.
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Your feelings are certainly understandable. There is nothing I can say to change how you feel. I have had similar things happen to me recently also. I am sorry for your losses.
LIfe is a journey of gains and losses. The losses are hard to take, but so natural. You can handle life. It is good you have medication, but you also have things to be sad about. Medication will not make one feel good about taking a big loss. Take those medications though, they do help a bit. Know that you have all your life ahead of you and many good things will happen all by themselves and on top of that, you can make good things happen as well. I am glad you found and joined us. We will help you deal with these things and over time, it will become easier. Good luck to you. WV
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Please get professional help, grief and empty nest are hard to deal with at the same time. My daughter left home at the same time I was grieving the death of my nephew. I found that professional therapy helped me to deal better with both. I hope you find the friendship and care that I have found in this group.
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Welcome to Ds barb. I hope you find the support you are looking for here. Please try and remember that you are still grieving for your mother. The average length for grieving is 12 months. Obviously everyone is different though but this is a guidline. in the uk you can't even be refered for berevement counselling until 12 months have passed. Usually by this point we have found a way to deal with our grief but it's a process everyone who has lost someone must go through.
I wish you well barb. x
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Hi and welcome to DS hunni
I can't really think of anything to add that everyone has already said, but i hope you feel like you can talk to us as we are all here to listen and care feel free to add me a friend hope you can make your way through the hurt you are feeling right now with everything u have going on xoxox
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Welcome :)
I am sorry about your Mother's passing.
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