I'm dying inside. How can I help Mom if I can't help myself?

Thank you, Blannie. I can't even move. I'm listless and have no energy whatsoever. I will take some of your suggestions, thank you. I've lost hope.

Maggie, I'm an author/columnist and filmmaker/editor and work from home as well as in various locations. I had to take this time to help my mom out as I did with my dad a few years back, to which unfortunately, he died.

Blannie, thank you for being so compassionate.

Why aren't you working?

TheBoogs, the good news is there are natural alternatives for depression - some of them are just as good (proven by double blind clinical trials) as medications. Here are some excellent videos to watch about different foods and activities (like exercise) that help you and have no medication side effects. Please spend some time watching them.

http://nutritionfacts.org/?s=depression

The other good news is that you are NOT alone! You've got a whole support group here that understand the kind of frustrations you're going through. So vent away when you need to!

Set very small goals for yourself about getting your life back. Can't drive? Walk half a block to start. Get out a little bit day by day. Find something you enjoy - videos, books, puzzles, online games, whatever. Spend some time doing that. I'm sure you'll get lots of other good suggestions, so I'll stop. Here's a BIG hug for you!!