My grandmother lost her husband 3 years ago. Since then she does not want to do anything or go anywhere or see anyone. She says she is sick with all of these symptoms but the doctors cannot find anything wrong beyond small things she takes meds for. I think she is deeply depressed and that her illnesses, while they feel real, are psychosomatic. She won't listen to anyone and worries about everything. Whenever we visit she is never glad to have company, she complains every day about everything, even small things, and things that make no sense. How can we help her if she doesn't want it? She's been on antidepressants, nothing works. What if someone just gives up? Anyone have these issues with elderly parents/grandparents?
2006-09-11
07:21:11
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