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.
I'm an adult taking care of my elderly parent and am struggling with the extreme family dysfunction that has aways existed in my family. I know, I know, I shouldn't be living with mom. She should be in her own place but it's more complicated than that right now. Her only option right now is to stay with me and of course ultimately that is her fault. She did not plan well or realistically for her old age.
For the time being I need to try to cope with this until I can figure something else out. she won't do anything (well almost nothing) on her own behalf and I am basically being used. It's funny how sometimes being used can be glossed over in an attempt by the user to portray it as something else. Anyway, I am at a very high stress level and I am deeply hurt by these people. again. I'm just looking for a little support here. Thank you.
My family was highly dysfunctional too. All of my siblings committed suicide before they reached 40. The genetic acute, chronic depression is real and quite wicked. I've been judged by many too. All I can say is "walk a day in my shoes". I don't think anybody would be or do much different than I have. I've overcome much adversity but sometimes there's just too much. I'm proud of what I've done and accomplished but humble and realistic enough to know I can't do this alone and that I need help. Not ashamed although others have no problem shaming me.
You seem aware of your situation and I encourage you to be true to yourself.