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Posted 10/3/2014 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
What's happening lately makes no sense.

My sister has been strong, intelligent her whole life. She's been living in a very small city with her husband for over 40 years. Beautiful surroundings. Both are retired. Two grown kids live out of state. For the past 4 months or so word is she is in a deep depression. Wants to die every day, and lately has been crawling around on the ground? This is extremely bizarre and all other extended family living away are confused and saddened. She was recently flown to a large city and checked out and they didn't find anything. She doesn't want anyone to visit, not even her children. There is some medication involved but I don't know much about it.

So my question is what could have caused such a sudden onset of something so extremely out of character for her? She's at a point where she can't leave the house, and refuses to leave. Their small town does not have the resources to treat this. Heading into winter this does not look good at all.

Comments? Suggestions?
Posted 10/3/2014 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
Gosh, it is so hard to say what may have happened to your sister to cause her to be depressed. There are so many things it could be. It could be situational, or chemical imbalance. I am sorry I have no answers. I hope that she gets the help she needs. It is up to her. You can't force her, but you can continue supporting her.

Sometimes when starting a medication, we get a little worse before we start getting better. Medications can take up to eight weeks to really work.

I would say, give her a little time, but continue to check up on her. Encourage her to see a doctor, even though it is far away. I really hope she gets he help she needs.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/3/2014 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
have doc run full panel blood tests

some infections and parasites cause these things mri ct pet contrast etc

overkill yea but i have learned if you dont fight push and have the extreme checked stuff gets missed or diagnosed wrong

some problems are age activated my bipolar was diagnosed only when i was 30

good luck keep in touch
Posted 10/3/2014 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hiker-I would add that you never know what is happening in another's life. Even though her life may have looked idyllic, things may have been cracking in ways invisible to onlookers, even close ones. People are good at hiding.

She has to work through this on her own, ultimately, and HOPEFULLY under supervision from a doctor, psychologist or therapist. I know it is hard to understand, but family support for a depressed person's not-always-rational choices is a big help.
Posted 10/3/2014 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
All good advice.

If nothing improves. talk to husband about taking her to a major hospital for a full pysch scan

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 10/3/2014 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, yes all good advice.

What's a psych scan? What are the details of that?

Thanks,
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