My dad is having cervical myelopathy, neurogenic bladder, severe constipation, are on catheter, numbness in arms and other problems. And also now they are in severe depression and tried to attempt suicide 2 times. What to do? Doctors said operate for cervical but dad fear from operate, and also mentally he can't able to think about it. They only talk about their present problems and wanna have suicide. What to do doctors? Operate is also needed fast as per doctors, but also there is depression that stopping. Please give your opinion all doctors.
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Dear lybrate user, your dad is going through a difficult time. Old age is a difficult phase in life as at this stage, physical dependency on others increases which is very frustrating. The fact that he tried to commit suicide, shows, how frustrated, hopeless and helpless he is feeling. He is having a lot of physical pain as well which also must be the contributing factor to his depression. At this time, he needs extra love and care from his dear ones. Please try to give him some hope, help him to engage in such activities where his mind will be distracted. Encourage him to communicate with his friends/relatives with the help of technology. Give him some responsibility at home which he will enjoy and will be able to take. If possible, take him to a counsellor. He needs to share all his feelings with someone. He needs to relieve himself of his negative thoughts, then he will be able to see some hope. Take care.
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Clinical depression in any neurological patient is common. Since your father tried to attempt suicide also, it is severe depression. He needs antidepressant treatment. It will take around 3 weeks for him to improve and agree for surgery. The surgeons will wait since they want your dad to improve after operation. With depression even after operation, the improvement will be slow. Please request your neurosurgeon only to find a psychiatrist for your dad at the earliest. Otherwise you can also find one in online site. Please don't leave him alone at any time. Remove all objects which he can take to attempt like tablets, knife, etc.
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