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My son is in his 40s and through circumstances is living with me. My husband died last September. Recently we had our first Fathers Day without him, the first Anniversary of his death and one week later his birthday and Wedding Anniversary. I wondered how I would cope with such intensive days but was with family each day which helped a little. My son has had depression since he was 8 and I have been mainstay support. We were going to Emergency Dept. today but he is contacting Triage. I am becoming burnt out. He never seems to get the required help and everything is so expensive. I have major depression being on three medications mainly due to genetics and PTSD due to severe childhood trauma. I worked hard throughout my life as did my wonderful husband.
I have very low energy probably related to lung conditions and depression.I had a third of my lung removed due to cancer although I was a non smoker. I don’t blame or have no prejudice against those who do smoke. I have Oxygen at night time but can walk without problems. I am just telling my story and wonder how people in their 70s manage.
