SallyBowlesContributor
Looking for support
I am 65. My family have been plagued with mental health issues, notably schizophrenia, bi polar and depression. My grandfather, uncle and brother took their own lives. My siblings have the above disorders and are ongoing still late in life, all lapse semi-regularly into psychosis. My mother suffered from severe untreated depression until her death. My son who is nearing 40 seems to have it as well. He says he finds no joy in life. I see all the signs and have done for awhile but feel powerless to do anything as I'm sad and exhausted from watching it my whole life. He is seeking the help of a psychologist but says it's not helping and he won't take anti depressants as he says they make him feel worse. My siblings are long term marijuana users and I believe my son uses it from time to time and even though I warned him when he was young about possible psychosis he still smoked. Can anyone recommend a book or give me some ideas about how to cope as the constant worry is eating me alive. Thanks in advance.
