She died May 20, 2001 and that was ten days before my birthday. And I was only six years old.
2007-02-07 03:04:58 · 9 answers · asked by Tweety 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Losing your mom is a tragic event. I'm so sorry for you. I think it's normal to be depressed over losing someone so close to you. Talk to a guidance counsellor at school or see a doctor. I think it would help you to be able to talk to someone about your feelings.
2007-02-07 03:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by •√¡rgő• 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear about your mother passing away. That is very difficult, and will especially be difficult around your birthday. If you are still suffering from depression 6 years later, however, then your mother is not the problem. There must be other biological or environmental factors contributing to your depression.
What you should do is see your doctor. Tell your parent or guardian or a teacher that you are having depression problems, and ask to see a doctor regarding it. They will be able to help you. You may need to take medication, though not necessarily. You may just need to talk to a therapist to help you develop strategies for dealing with depression. It is a very common problem, and you are not alone. Losing your mother is not the cause, but of course it will aggravate the problem. There are professionals out there who can help you if you can gain access to them. If your family will not help, ask at your school.
There are also a few things you can do on your own to help, though seeing a doctor is still the best one. On your own, however, try getting more exercise. Exercise releases the chemicals in your head that fight depression. Play sports, jog, or at the very least go for long, brisk walks. Try to eat healthy, especially fruits and vegetables. And keep yourself occupied! One thing you could even do is volunteer to help in your community. Helping other people can help you feel better about yourself, too. Talk to your school counselor about this, or ask at church (if you go).
I wish you luck! Do whatever you can to help yourself overcome this. Your mother would want you to be happy, and you deserve it! You can do it!
2007-02-07 03:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can really answer that question. My Mom passed away 2 years ago and i miss her everyday! I still cry and I am 44 years old. Grieving is a personal emotion and everyone is very different. I have tried to live a fuller life since my Mom passed so that i can honor her and all the time and love i was fortunate enough to have with her. Take care and God Bless
2007-02-07 03:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by elisa4415 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sweetie, you should not be depressed all of the time. You should accept that death is a part of all of our lives. If you continue to mourn her then it is like you died with her. If that is how you will continue to perceive it, then go ahead and die, then be reborn to live life to its fullest, as she would want you to. There is a good article in this week's Parade Magazine (inside most Sunday papers) about moving on after an unexpected loss. Would you also consider grief counselling? Paula Deen was on Oprah earlier this week and her and her brother lost their Mom when they were very young. She said they all died. When she became okay with that, fear left her and she started to live again. God bless you darling. I can only imagine your pain. Here's a big HUG for you. Peace.
2007-02-07 03:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you should not still be depressed all the time. This is not normal. It is okay to be sad here and there but not constantly. You need to see a doctor and a counselor about how you are feeling and you may also need to be on medication for the depression. Hugs to you today:)
2007-02-07 03:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to be depressed sometimes. You were young when she died. Just think of the happy times, and keep her alive in your mind. That way, she will always be with you in a way.
2007-02-07 03:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by hooty_hey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone grieves differently. Talk to your guidance counselor or the pastor of your church. Losing someone you love so much is so hard. I bet you'll feel better if you talk with someone about it.
2007-02-07 03:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by M H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your should be looking farword in your life. There is no point to think about the past, past is past nothing can be changed.
2007-02-07 03:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by yogasun2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be very upset,but Kayla if you are reading this don,'t get mad at me .I feel very sorry for you and I hate your step-mom!!!
2007-02-07 03:14:23 · answer #9 · answered by tazz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋