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My mom (61) has been diagnosed with depression 1 month ago. She is currently taking tablet soltus 50 mg, escitalent and rejunex. We took her to the Neuro psychiatrist 2 days after her symptoms started (such as complete lack of emotion ,distant gazing eyes, pessimistic views such as how will I live like this, not interested or sacred of not been able to do the daily chores specially cooking, She complains about feeling a void all the time, but tells me wants to get better). My mom (single mother) was a govt. OFFICER took vrs 4 years ago. She is a very strong, determined and complete workaholic. My dad expired untimely 11 years ago (Also a govt employee. I have cracked ibps and will be joining soon. She had suffered from ppd before.(had 3 miscarriages due to work pressure ,late marriage at 31). I have never seen her like this. Her face looks miserable all the time. How should I behave with her. Please help me. Also we have sold our house (my dad made it) as it was too big for my mother to manage and shifted to a 3 bhk nearby.(She complains a lot about small space but it was her decision)
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I understand from your sharing that your mother is struggling with too many life turning events in few years times. Now that she has retired and nothing to focus her energy she is bound to feel void and useless. To avoid such transitional situation she should be encouraged to learn or take up activities or hobbies to keep herself occupied in constructive ways. Reconnect with her friends or involve in volunteer social cause or ngo. This will reduce her emptiness and lead a healthy active lifestyle.
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