Dad has Depression after Operation?!
Question: Dad has Depression after Operation!?
My Dad recently went in for an angiogram and they ended up having to give him an angioplasty (where they put a stint in an artery)!. He had a minor heartattack about a month ago and didn't realize it!.!. which is why he had to have the angiogram in the first place!. He came home from the hospital and seems really depressed!. He's usually a very manly guy and he's been crying lately!. My mom and I feel awful and don't know what to do!. My dad's whole life has changed and although it's for the better, there are still a lot of "what if!?" questions i know he's thinking about!. Obviously no one intends for their entire life to change at 50 years old!. I'm very concerned about him and was wondering if anyone had any good advice, please!? Has anyone been through something similar!?
I'd like to add that I've been diagnosed with depression caused by stress!.!. so I know what it's like to be depressed and that it takes time to heal!. I want some advice as to what to do to cheer him up during bad times!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'd like to add that I've been diagnosed with depression caused by stress!.!. so I know what it's like to be depressed and that it takes time to heal!. I want some advice as to what to do to cheer him up during bad times!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
wow! that is really tough!. I know it is so hard to see your parents cry! I have been there!. He is probably just scared!. Especially after all that!. Reassure him that he is going to be alright and let him know that they luckily caught it all "in time" and PRAY for your father and your family!. Trust me, it works! Try to talk about things that you know makes him laugh or crack some jokes or watch some funny movies, sometimes that helps!. Laughter is sometimes the best medicine! OH yeah, tell him you love him! :) best wishes!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
In most cases you see on here it's typically a superficial thing but I think in the case of your dad, some time with a professional councilor who can really help him sort out what he's thinking may do best!. Is he at all willing to talk about his situation!? I can't say i've been in the same situation myself but I know most times, it is better to be able to confide in someone and not carry the burden silently alone!.
I recommend encouraging him to go talk to someone with experience in these sorts of situations! If he's willing to go in as a family it may be even better (so you can learn to communicate with him and help, and also so that he doesn't feel like he's weak and crazy as those are common responses when the words "professional counciling" are said!) Best of luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I recommend encouraging him to go talk to someone with experience in these sorts of situations! If he's willing to go in as a family it may be even better (so you can learn to communicate with him and help, and also so that he doesn't feel like he's weak and crazy as those are common responses when the words "professional counciling" are said!) Best of luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com