I know everyone is sick of me and my life woes.....But I am really worried about my dad. All he wants to do is sleep. The doctor had put him on an antidepressant a little while back -- and he wasn't sleeping so much then, he was crying all the time. I made dad call the doctor and he went to see him yesterday. I guess I should have went in with him to see the doctor but I didn't. The doctor did nothing but took some blood.
I know that depression can cause a person to want to sleep all the time (been there done that), of course something else could be wrong. Dad goes back to the doctor in a couple of weeks.
I don't know if it's ok for him to stay like he is until then. I called dad's sister -- my Aunt Betty -- she suggested I call and talk to the doctor myself. I told dad this and he says he is ok, he's just tired that he will get out of bed, that he has nothing to be depressed about (yeah right) and he tells me I can do whatever I want to do.
Great. Ball back in my court again. So I guess I will call the doctor. I'm not sure if he will talk to me but I guess it is worth a try.
Kathy
3 comments:
Hi There, I am sure your Dad is probably has depression...It hits everyone differently and you have had so much this past year or so to worry you both. As you know with depression it can take a long long time to get over it all...Perhaps if when Dad's blood results come through and they are ok. It would be worth asking the Dr. if there is a counsellor you and Dad could talk with. I know the idea of a councelling is usually at first is dismissed as "I don't need that, I'll be just fine" But if the Dr suggested pills you would take them...whats the difference...I speak from personal experience....it can and does help to speak to someone who does not know you or your previous situation. Keep well friend Love Sybil xx
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Since your Father is elderly, and if the doctor knows you he will probably talk to you. He can at least take information from you without breaking doctor patient confidentiality. Whatever he chooses to do with that information will be up to him then.
Love you Kathy,
Connie
Most elderly people need less sleep. It won't hurt to have it looked at, Kathy
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