And mabye twice a week she will get up to do some things but other then that she just sleep's this has been going on for a year..... i think shes depessed about not having a job and my brothers probation and grades...... is there anything i can do to get her out of her depressive state>??
2007-05-24 18:03:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Contact a trusted adult and tell them what is going on. Perhaps your grandparents, an aunt or an uncle. This is not healthy and it is unsafe for you and your brother. Your mother needs help. You might want to discuss this with your school counselor if you don't know any adults who can help.
2007-05-24 18:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by TMH 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your mom has to want to help herself. You can't make people happy. Sorry.
What you may try is talking to her & letting her know that you are concerned about her. Letting her know that sleeping all the time & being in a depressed state isn't healthy. There are lots of medications out there that are extremely helpful to lift depressed moods. If she needs financial assistance w/ seeing a psychiatrist & getting meds, she can work w/ the Mental Health/ Mental Retardation programs (also called MHMR). These people are great & want to help those who need it get back in the world & be successful. Sometimes they require an ER visit to get started w/ them. Just make some phone calls or search on-line to see what is available in your area.
Being depressed is awful & often you realize how bad it is & you know you need help, but you just don't have the energy to ask for the help. Maybe if you talk to her, you can help you make some phone calls to find those that can help her.
Good luck!!!
2007-05-25 01:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by SpaGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm really sorry to hear that. You should have seen today's Oprah. It was all about depression.
She has severe depression. She needs to be seen by a psychiatrist and be put on medication. The combination of psychotherapy and medication will help her fight the depression and win.
I can understand how she feels, but she needs to do something about her depression NOW! You need to encourage her to seen someone because this can lead to suicide.
If she is not willing to seek help, maybe you could show her the special on Oprah. It might open her eyes.
Millions of Americans are suffering from depression, and they feel alone, and that no one would understand. The truth is....they are not alone. There are people out there that can help her. She needs to ask for help though, and that can be a very difficult and painful experience.
Please have her seek the help she needs. Pray that she seeks the help she needs. Her depression is not only affecting her, but it is affecting you, and it could be affecting your brother as well.
You may need to get family counseling as well.
I wish you and your family the best.
2007-05-25 01:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by godre 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See depression treatments/resources at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 2, and note or print out the relevant parts from there and the tips at the mental-health-abc & conquering stress websites, and leave them in an envelope or folder for her to find. See if she will do the candlegazing and exercise with you, and try to get her to see a doctor (you could try asking her to come along with you, and talk with the doctor about her problem, which is worrying you, then ask the doctor to call her in and tell her how worried you are about her condition, and that she could help you, by seeing a therapist and taking medication and/or using the alternative methods). Let your brother know that he can help by improving his behaviour, and by telling her that he is trying to improve, to help make her feel better. If these don't work, consider emailing me, through my profile, for further suggestions.
2007-05-25 01:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing you can do. Sounds like your mom has let it gotten so bad that it has turned into Manic Depression, she needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. Depression can be handle if she get the right medical help, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. I have depression and I get medical that I need and it really do help. Your mom may start to think bad thoughts, ask someone to help you get her to a doctor. This sounds really bad.
2007-05-25 01:14:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is your mom drinking diet soda on a regular basis? If so, have her stop immediately. Diet soda and other diet products are sweetened with Aspartame (Equal, Nurtisweet) One of the 96 horrible side effects is deep depression.
2007-05-25 01:32:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she is lonely. Talk to you mom. Let her know that you're there for her anytime she wants to talk. Help around the house, always smile when you're around her. And maybe, send her to a doctor so he can prescribe her something to help the depression.
2007-05-25 01:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by camp 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a doctor and tell him your situation....get her to get some lexapro...and try not to leave her alone TOO much...depression is very serious....4 ppl in my life have committed suicide because of it! just explain to her how you feel and tell her that you would like her to go try some med. for you and your brother!...and also....tell your brother to shape up a lil if hes naughty....try not to lead nething to stressful on her! and let her know how much you love her! i hope she is alrite in the end!
2007-05-25 01:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by Samantha R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to your local mental health clinic or your family doctor
2007-05-25 01:06:54 · answer #9 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋