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Re: Depression

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Things took a massive change for the worse. Wife took a month of unpaid leave to be with daughter to help her get her diet right, but to no avail. She also attempted suicide, so we are living with that reality now. Incredibly stressful. I've got to deal with parish issues as well, funerals, various people's issues and much more alongside the personal realities of life. At least I have an understanding ministry team, a wife who continues to be amazing and a son who is doing what he can to help. I honestly think she needs to be committed to the hospital soon as it is becoming extremely difficult to monitor her behaviour and requirements.
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the_priest wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:10 pm Things took a massive change for the worse. Wife took a month of unpaid leave to be with daughter to help her get her diet right, but to no avail. She also attempted suicide, so we are living with that reality now. Incredibly stressful. I've got to deal with parish issues as well, funerals, various people's issues and much more alongside the personal realities of life. At least I have an understanding ministry team, a wife who continues to be amazing and a son who is doing what he can to help. I honestly think she needs to be committed to the hospital soon as it is becoming extremely difficult to monitor her behaviour and requirements.
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Re: Depression

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So difficult to offer helpful practical advice, as all these situations are different and need different help. FWIW, our son had a major crisis when he was 21; it was suggested that he should be admitted to hospital but we felt it wouldn’t help, and Mrs W took several weeks off work to look after him. Some professional help too which he wasn’t keen to engage with, but we got through it together. I think “together” is the most important word.
But NB my first sentence ^^. Sincere good wishes >> your way.
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the_priest wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:10 pm Things took a massive change for the worse. Wife took a month of unpaid leave to be with daughter to help her get her diet right, but to no avail. She also attempted suicide, so we are living with that reality now. Incredibly stressful. I've got to deal with parish issues as well, funerals, various people's issues and much more alongside the personal realities of life. At least I have an understanding ministry team, a wife who continues to be amazing and a son who is doing what he can to help. I honestly think she needs to be committed to the hospital soon as it is becoming extremely difficult to monitor her behaviour and requirements.
Thats dreadful. I went through the same and my Son seems to have got through it all now, but I remember him saying he was only here for us and not for his sake. I hope your daughter finds her way through. :pray:
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Re: Depression

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From our house to yours vicar ...peace and goodwill. I have no idea what else to say
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Wscad wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:11 am From our house to yours vicar ...peace and goodwill. I have no idea what else to say
Me too.

It's so very sad and I can't even begin to think how you cope and function when faced with this enormous challenge.

But it's our kids and we'd do everything possible to support them. Just don't forget that you and your lady need support too.

Thinking of you all.
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Re: Depression

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How are doing these day scud?
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the_priest wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:10 pm Things took a massive change for the worse. Wife took a month of unpaid leave to be with daughter to help her get her diet right, but to no avail. She also attempted suicide, so we are living with that reality now. Incredibly stressful. I've got to deal with parish issues as well, funerals, various people's issues and much more alongside the personal realities of life. At least I have an understanding ministry team, a wife who continues to be amazing and a son who is doing what he can to help. I honestly think she needs to be committed to the hospital soon as it is becoming extremely difficult to monitor her behaviour and requirements.
Thinking of you fella and wishing you the best.
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