My mother aged 54, suffers from depression and peri-menopausal symptoms. There is no apparent cause for her to be depressed as all is well in my family. My sister and I are well settled. My father is in great health and has a good job. Early symptoms of depression started showing up about three years back. Sessions with the counselor have not helped much. She has been on anti-depressant drugs for quite sometime now. However, I wish there could be some way out to assist her to regain her enthusiasm for life.

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Originally Posted by fragris

My mother aged 54, suffers from depression and peri-menopausal symptoms. There is no apparent cause for her to be depressed as all is well in my family. My sister and I are well settled. My father is in great health and has a good job. Early symptoms of depression started showing up about three years back. Sessions with the counselor have not helped much. She has been on anti-depressant drugs for quite sometime now. However, I wish there could be some way out to assist her to regain her enthusiasm for life.

At least your Mom is dealing with it properly and not hiding it from you and your family.

It could be anything which is bringing it on, such as realising she is getting older, aging.

I am sorry to hear about your mother, just give her all the love she needs and support. Maybe go with her to her next appointment and speak to her counsellor. Be honest, depression can hit anyone at anytime. It is a horrible thing.