Suggest Remedy For Severe Depression

Posted on Sun, 1 Nov 2015

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Question : I am experiencing depression and anger because my daughter who is divorced with one child at home and one in college is faced with the total responsibility of two her children. The father has remarried and has no assets except those of his new wife who is unwilling to allow him to contribute backup support for his daughters. My daughter has a high paying position but is overwhelmed with this new responsibility. I am widowed and have lived alone very comfortably in the home in which my children were raised and to which my daughter is attached. Without a lot of discussion she decided to move in with me and began making a few cosmetic changes. I am 92 years of age and in reasonably good health. I have excellent help and enjoy my way of life. I do not want her to move with me on the one hand, on the other she needs the support of my presence with my granddaughter. I am aware that at some point I may need her presence but feel as though it is not now. What would you advise?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Think of positive and negative things and decide by yourself

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

I can understand your concern. You are 92 and are healthy but with the idea of your daughter moving at your place you have developed ambivalent thoughts and on one hand you don't want her to move in and on the other hand you are admitting that she need your support.

First of all think that what is best for you? How is the behaviour of your daughter towards you? Note down the positive and negative things of her after moving in. If you find more positive things then no need to worry.

She is moving in with daughters and this should be beneficial to you. You will have responsibilities and this will keep you busy. This will increase your activities and will improve your health in long term.

Though I can only suggest you but she needs your help at present time. So decide by yourself and think on both sides. You will take good decision.

I hope this helps you. Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.

Take care

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