depression

[jewell1954]

I have been living with my Mom for 4 yrs with little help she has dementia and copd I am so depressed and have anxiety I finaly have a chance to get out but I cant make myself go I get really anxious when I do go out what is wrong with me

[Gianne123]

I have struggled with depression most of my life. Off and on many medications. It is a difficult feeling to deal with. I'm 58 and have been dealing with stressful situations which seem to make it worse . Looking for work for 5 months, lost almost everything , living withy daughter because I have no where else to go, etc. Even when things were going ok , the depression was always coming and going . Stress does make it harder. I hope to get advise or suggestions that mike make it more tolerable . This is my first time on this site, I'm hoping it helps...

[englishlady777]

Dear One....I know how you feel only to well as I have been there....depression is a serious issue and I would like to urge you to please go and see your doctor as there is a lot he/she can do to help you with this...you cannot do this all on your own honey because you will only continue to spiral down into a place where you will be unable to fuction for yourself and your Mom.....please let me know how you go with this?...hoping you feel better soon. E

[Jinx_777]

here is a link to the caregivers forum
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Caregivers/show/221

[Jinx_777]

i think there is a caregiver support forum on this site, but it is a very hard job both emotionally and physically.  
you probably feel somewhat disconnected from the world.  you spend every minute of the day worrying about your mom and may feel a sense of guilt when you think of doing something for yourself.  
please don't allow that to happen.  you deserve some time away.  time for yourself.  i suggest taking at least 2 hrs a couple times a week for ME TIME.
even if you just sit outside and read a book, it is time for you.  
push past that guilt feeling and make yourself go out