Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
The past year has been very hard. My mom passed away early last year and I took care of her for years. I have been stuggling after her death a lot. The Christmas holiday was not good at all for me because it was her favorite time of year and everything I tried to do made it feel less like Christmas but more like chore that I had to do. And now that it is getting closer to one year since she has passed, I feel more depressed than I did before. It really has been a very hard year for me.
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Hon. I lost my dad around Christmas after caring for him for him for years. The pain was unreal as Im sure it is for you. Just take it one step one minute at a time. Journaling and prayer helped me. I'll keep you in mine. God bless.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I understand the pain of losing a parent. It’s very difficult. Try and remember that your mother would not want you to be hurting so much. She would want you to remember the love that was there and always will be. What a blessing it is to have that love with you always. <3
I still struggle with losing my dad, who was my best friend. These replies are helping me as well.
Hope you find peace......