Posted by TofuEmmy on December 12, 2004, at 10:09:23
In reply to Mother's Depression How To Handle, posted by GenieGenie2 on December 12, 2004, at 2:10:15
Does your mom see medical doctors at all? She really needs to see one about her over all health. Perhaps you could work on that issue? I'd imagine that wouldn't be easy to tackle either. But if she will go, you could call ahead and ensure they are away of her mental health problem. Perhaps you could get her to see yours while she is in town?
Have you asked her if she has thoughts of hurting herself? Do you suspect she is suicidal? It's important to ask. Her odor is bad...but that bigger issue is her depression.
Also, what are her living conditions like? Is it just messy? Could you give her a coupon for a cleaning service for Christmas, or would she even allow people in? Or is it something that needs a bulldozer? If it's truely squallor, with piles collected everywhere, this is probably more than just depression. Not that is can't be fixed, it's just that there would be more involved.
Take care. Emmy
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