Hi. My sister isn't happy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to make her not depressed? And for that matter, anyway I can make my mom not depressed? Thanks!
2007-01-14 05:42:19 · 30 answers · asked by cadence_lost 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well, my sister...I don't quite know what is wrong. I don't know if she'd tell me. I just don't think she's happy.
As for my mom, I don't think life turned out the way she expected/wanted. I wish I could do something for her.
BTW, my sister is 16, my mom is fifty...two, I think.
2007-01-14 05:56:25 · update #1
I would have to know more info.
2007-01-14 05:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by ♥LuV my preppyness♥ 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Sweetie, this is a problem for you, but you're just a young person. They both need to be evaluated by a DR. Does depression run in your family? It sounds like it does, as both your mom and sister are suffering. Talk to your mom, and tell her what you've observed. She may have every reason to be depressed as her life didn't pan out the way she expected, but it shouldn't run over into your life. You didn't say anything about your dad. Is he in your life? If he is, talk to him. If not, is there some other family member you can talk to? You need help with this as it's too big for you alone to handle. Good Luck. I'll say a prayer for you and your family.
2007-01-18 13:56:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have your mom to talk to a counselor at your sister school&see if she could get some counseling. I had the same problem that your sister is having&I went through counseling which help me to work through what was going on in my life at that time&also gave me the tools to deal with other situation that have come up in my life since. All you can do as a sister is be there when she wants to talk&support her any way you can.
2007-01-19 18:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by georgiann_67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother may be going through menopause and this affects her hormone levels which can lead to behavioral changes and/or depression. A lot of people begin to reevaluate their lives at this age
and feel that they don't have mush time to try and change things. All these things could be affecting your sister who is also at a vulnerable age and needs her mother. Try to be there for both of them. If there is a close family relative, try and confide in them. Try to get your mom and/or your sister out of the house. You might talk with your mom and tell her outright that you have noticed a change in her and you think it is affecting your sister. Ask her to think about seeing her doctor to see what he or she think.
2007-01-21 19:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by StarGalactica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to assume there is a reason for the depression. Try to get their minds away from the negative thing and bring joy and positiveness to their life. Maybe suggest that you 3 go out for a girls night out to someplace you know makes them happy. Just keep positive yourself and it should rub off on them soon :)
2007-01-14 13:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by Wondering 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depression can be a chemical imbalance in the brain, if your family members are having serious depressions then the need to see a doctor about them, if they are just depressed about things that have happened in life then just be there for them when they are ready to talk about what is bothering them, don't criticize just be a shoulder to cry on
2007-01-14 13:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by reshadow31 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's very kind of you to think of your sister , perhaps find out why she's depressed or find some funny jokes on the computer to share with her or ask her to watch a good comedy with her and just let her know you would enjoy some time with her . .
2007-01-14 13:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have depression so I think you should encourage you mom and sister to seek a therapist. Depression is curable and there's various types of medicines to help.
GOOD LUCK
2007-01-21 23:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by Angel D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be there emotionally for your sister, and hug your mother. This sounds corny, but I have noticed the older I get, my parents' faces will light up when I hug them.
Just say kind words to your mom (or sister), like, "I know you have been feeling unhappy, but I just want you to know I love you." And hug them. It'll mean a lot.
2007-01-14 14:13:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know why they are depressed so I can not help beside maybe get them to a professional that an help
2007-01-14 13:54:15 · answer #10 · answered by Lizzy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be supportive of people and make suggestions of how people can get help, but you can't make anyone not depressed. People have to take initiative in their own well-being. Help your sister and mom by letting them know that you care and by encouraging them to seek help. Good luck.
2007-01-14 13:46:44 · answer #11 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋