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Taking care of yourself, when others have depressionI find myself taking care of several people close to me, who have depression. This situation has become overwhelming, and I am at a loss of what to do.How can I take care of myself, when other people around me need help in dealing with depression?
It is important to realize that someone suffering from depression affects everyone in his or her life.Caregivers, friends and family members, often find themselves overwhelmed with trying to meet the needs of someone, in their life with depression. This can be compounded if there is more then one person in your life, with depression. It becomes even more important to take time, to take care of yourself. Remember that if you fall apart, you will not be any help to those who need you the most. It can be difficult if someone you love has a mood disorder. You may be struggling with any number of difficult emotions that can include: helplessness, frustration, anger, fear, guilt, sadness. It is important to remember that all of these feelings are normal. Dealing with a friend, or family member's depression is difficult, and overwhelming. There is a natural impulse to want to fix the problems of people we love; however you must realize that you can't control a loved one's depression. You can, however, control how well you take care of yourself. The bottom line is that it is just as important for you to stay healthy, as it is for the depressed person to get treatment, so you must make your own well-being a priority. It is important to think of this time as a marathon, and not a sprint.Here are some tips that will help you keep up your strength as you support your loved one, through depression treatment and recovery.
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