My dad is always depressed. He takes everything personaly and he can never forgive people. I want him to feel loved again. Any suggestions?? He stays depressed becuase of money issues in the family. He says he is always paying bills and will never catch up. Any ways to help him out??
2007-10-06 13:48:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
He needs professional help.
2007-10-06 13:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-07 08:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he live alone? Maybe he could share expenses with another person. If he is in a house, he could rent a room. If in an apartment he could move in somewhere else. See a doctor for his depression. Get him active. Maybe get him to church. If he has never gone maybe he could try. Spend time with him and find out his interest. Let him know your worried and love him too. Ask if there is any thing he needs or would like help with. I was close with my dad. We did things all the time. He died when I was 36. I am now 49 and spend one weekend with my mom a month. She lives 2 hours away and even has a new man. I miss her each time I leave to go home till I go again We talk on the phone 2 to3 times a week.
2007-10-06 14:01:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat him well and be there for him if he wants to talk to you about issues that are bugging him.
Probably, he won't confide in you about bills, etc. I suggest that you don't try to solve all his problems, but that you look for opportunities to help him think about something else (pleasant) even for a short while.
If depression continues for a long time, he should see his physician or a psychiatrist. He may need more help than you can give him.
2007-10-06 14:24:28 · answer #4 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, his knowing that you care means a lot. I know: I've been there myself.
Your dad's answer may be in simplicity: a used car that he can maintain himself. A sweater in the winter to allow a lower setting on the thermostat. Bicycling to work to save gas and expenses.
Ultimately, he has to take good care of himself: plenty of exercise, fresh water, quality food, and plenty of self-love and self-esteem. Also, herbs such as Saint Johns Wort may help. The web is a good resource for this.
This has all worked for me. Whenever excessively blue, I'll bike ride, or lift weights or take a walk. Ultimately, I sold my home (such a big burden!), and moved aboard an inexpensive boat. A change in scenery did wonders for my perspective.
Good luck!
2007-10-06 14:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by Willie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow. What a great son/daughter you are to be concerned about your Dad like that. If he is truly depressed, he should go to the doctor and follow the doctor's advice. If not, I think showing him your appreciation for what he does is a wonderful way. Most important, it is not your job to make your dad happy.
2007-10-06 13:54:01 · answer #6 · answered by susie2962 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hon i know you are close to your dad and hes depressed and all but it is not your responsibility to make him feel better.
you can suggest him seeing a doctor for some anti depressants so that he can have a private word to his doc.
if you wanna show your love for him, you can show by doing some vacumming or mopping or keeping things tidy.
at birthdays and christmas's a special card to show your appreciation.
i do that with my dad and he always gets teary. i did a collage of old baby photos water marked with a pic of me and my bro, and dad got all teary!!
dads are the best in the world aren't they!!
I LOVE MY DAD!
2007-10-06 13:59:22 · answer #7 · answered by dot 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
money is important and lack of it is even worse,but death has top billing as does cancer.so thank God for the ability to be able to pay.and take one day at a time
2007-10-06 13:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by pattialfy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save up some money and go somewhere fun.
2007-10-06 13:50:37 · answer #9 · answered by Baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job and help out!!!! Think about it,he raised you!!!!
2007-10-06 13:57:39 · answer #10 · answered by Lorenzo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋