Depression in dialysis patients

[JESUSWENEEDYOU]

How can I help my son who refuses to take dialysis on a regular basis. He has had many heart attacks, is diabetic and needs a kidney, as well as new heart. I recognize anger and depression in him. But, you cannot talk to him about it, because he becomes extremely agitated. He's almost given up.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Contact the National Kidney Foundation and get him a peer mentor. He needs to talk to someone his own age, who is going through similar things. NO one can understand what dialysis does to us mentally, except another patient. kidney.org/peers

[JESUSWENEEDYOU in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you so much.

[Benjamin124]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It sounds incredibly tough. Maybe try gentle gestures of support, like spending time with him doing something he enjoys, or seeking advice from a counselor who specializes in such situations.

[Pisces49]

I agree with your sign off. We do need Jesus and I will pray for you and your son.

[Beachgirl32]

prayers are the main thing I can suggest . Could you get a friend of his to sit down and have an honest conversation with him how there is still hope how dialysis is keeping him alive and how we all need him around to do whatever him and his friend do if not taking to a friend yes he may need to talk to someone professional I know in dialysis clinic the social worker will do evaluation time to time asking you to fill out question to see if you are depressed and the social worker of the clinic can help with this too .