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[luvmymuts]

Hi everybody. I suffer with depression and have for most of my life. I was happily married for 12 years until 2016 when I became a widow. I retired the following year and my 92 yr. old mom and I moved out of state. I thought living closer to my brother and his family would be good for us. It was for awhile but now I find myself struggling more and more with episodes of depression. I'm tired of dealing with depression and have finally made up my mind to help myself. So any suggestions to help me in this endeavor are welcomed!

[foxglove_pnw]

Welcome to the board !

I am so sorry about the loss of your husband.

You could start by talking to your family doctor or a psychiatrist. Therapy is also helpful . Any form of exercise can also help ! Start slow 10 -15 min per day is great !

If you are in the USA google NAMI and they have amazing free Peer to Peer mental illness support group ! I go to one myself every week .

This board is also a good place to find support !!

Good luck on your journey ! Hope to see you around here more ❤️

[hypercat54]

Hi welcome to the site. I am so sorry about your husband as that must be very hard. Stay with us and join in as you are not alone now. We all get depression and understand. x

[Celtic27]

Hi there muts the first thing you Need to to is go to your doctor and let him decide what to do next he's the best person to help you you've taken on a lot by taking your mum on this unfortunately through no fault of hers will have a profound effect on you! Is your brother helping you to care for your mum? Please take care of yourself first and foremost! I know how you feel about your depression I've had it for many years and with the right medication it's made a difference but try not to look up Google as it can have a negative affect on you're recovery! I forgot my manners welcome to the group! God bless you and hope things get better for you if you need more advice just come back here and someone will be able to help you!

[luvmymuts in reply to Celtic27]

Thanks for the tips and taking the time to reply! I'm on my way out of an episode so I can say I will beay this!! Again thank you!!

[Celtic27 in reply to luvmymuts]

Your so welcome just take each day as it comes and you will work through this if you want to don't hesitate to message me take care and God bless you David 🙏