My 57 yr. old father has always been somewhat of a hypochondriac. Hes always sick when we have a family event. Now he's become reclusive & never wants to leave his house. He's always sleeping. He was injured at work, went through workers comp & his employer(0f 35 yrs) forced him back 2 work. He told his employer he was still hurt. They basically forced him to retire or they would fire him (lose pension). I think he's depressed. My mother is in denial (enabling him). I also think he needs an attorney, but he refuses one. My sister thinks he wanted to retire all along & to let it go. I am very worried. He's the main provider for their household, without his income I don't think they can survive financially. I am married w/kids so I cant do much. I want my father to be well. How can I help him?
2007-09-21 14:36:57 · 5 answers · asked by kah35 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
to me thoes are signs of depression and you should ask him if he wants to go fishing or something he likes to do but . but the layoff part probally took him down ask him questions and well spend time with him fathers love spending time with their chrildren
2007-09-21 15:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Xavier R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,, If your Father was injured at work and there is a "paper trail" of the doctors and other injury related reports, get a lawyer and sue the freaking pants off the employer. The crap these companies pull to just throw away someone after 35 yrs service is an outrage to America, and if you don't fight for this you will be discarded like a piece of dirty paper.
2007-09-21 21:48:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can interest him in a part time job, a sport or hobby, and joining a men's club. Get him out of the house and moving around.
2007-09-21 21:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs a thorough exam. He needs a Lawyer. He needs a better frame of mine. Maybe hypnosis can help.
2007-09-21 21:55:45 · answer #4 · answered by Pepsi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look into herbal remedies like sea cucumber
2007-09-21 21:42:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋