2006-10-15 19:28:23 · 11 answers · asked by freemind ci 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Lots of moral support and patience and understanding.
See a counsellor/therapist, perhaps she can get a prescription for an anti depressant as a supplement to her body's natural production of serotonin.
Remind her of her great accomplishments in life.
2006-10-15 19:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Keanu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 60-yr old mom was just diagnosed bi-polar. She has taken this very hard, but her doc has put her on meds so she can sleep, and something to level her moods. It takes a few weeks for most meds to start working, so make sure you have a way for her to contact you if she needs to talk. Also, if there are any old friends she has that can come by to visit her when you can't, tell them how important it would be if they could. Make sure she knows that people care and keep her busy. THe WORST thing for someone with depression is boredom. The idle mind tends to wander.
2006-10-16 02:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by duckiejunkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mother is in depression just enjoy her and always tell her you love her... Take her places where the both of you can conversate without any distractions and try to enjoy yourselves in doing so. From experience; I can tell you that the most excruciating pain imaginable, occurs when you are forced to suffer the loss of your mother. My best advice is to enjoy your mother while you still have her. Show her that she is needed by you and the rest of the family...(when my mother passed away, I didn't realize how much she was doing in her role on this earth and in our family, but in a months time my whole family was completely seperated and away from each other) Mother's are a HUGE part of a person's life. Especially when they are your best friend.
2006-10-16 02:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by Frank R. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really is not much you could do just let her know that you are there for her, and spend plenty of time with her like taking her out to lunch making her feel special. And make sure she takes her med. Because depression is no joke, if she does not take it, It could really bring her down. God Bless You.
2006-10-16 02:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go visit here, remind her to open up drapes and let the sunshine in. Bring her some flowers. Bring over the grandbabys.
to visit.
Help her choose some funny movies and programs to watch
Take her out for dinner or lunch. Bring out some old photos that will make her happy
2006-10-16 03:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her get into Therapy. Have a Doctor check her out to see if she is able to take anti depressants.
2006-10-16 02:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by marshoberg55 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at that age there is not really much that you can do. just know that she has lived her life and try to make her as comfortable and happy as possible. there are many drugs that doctors put people on for things like depression but it is not always the best thing for a person. there are health risks involved as well as many other things. just try to make her happy.
2006-10-16 02:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by Daimler Y 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just giv her a lot of love , care and sense of attachment. mental counsellors wud b of little or no help at this age, so i wud suggest suround her with the cushion of love and care
2006-10-16 02:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by mimpi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show her love and caring,, and call and talk to her allot about any, fun stuff. Visit, ask her to make you a pie,, stuff like that, it's fun and she will enjoy it too. Just stay involved in her life, like a good friend. That will cheer her up. : )
2006-10-16 02:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just by being there for her.
2006-10-16 02:31:41 · answer #10 · answered by dot&carryone. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋