I feel so sorry for my
Dad. He would just like for her to go out with him for a drive.........he
begs her. She says, "Why do I want to go out and see other people living
their lives?"
She told me tonight that she
does not want to get better. The disease has permanently damaged her, and she
doesn't want to live this way for 30 more years. She does not want to go to
therapy or see more doctors. She said she always hoped to die of natural causes,
and not in a car accident. She said it will be better for the family. She said
it is nicer for us girls to just slowly get used to it, so we won't be surprised
one day. She says the sooner the better so my Dad can meet another woman while
he is still young. I saw her this way today, and saw how sad my Dad is.
My Father and I just don't know what to do. We can't club her over the head
and drag her in. She would hate us.
She has never been a very outgoing person. She has always been overweight,
and is borderline agoraphobic (or probably full-fledged now). Growing up, we
were never allowed to have friends over, so now it is almost as if her disease
is an excuse for her to isolate herself.
Does anyone have any input on what to do with a depressed person. Any
advice for the family?
Also, does my message get posted somewhere? Where do I go to find reply's?
Would someone please e-mail me?
Thank you!
Gail