My mil was diagnosed with depression about 2 months ago. She hasn't been herself since her mum passed away 5 years ago and although there are other contributing factors, I think that's where it all stems from. Now, I have to admit I know next to nothing about depression so please excuse my ignorance. My Mil has always spoken openly to me about things, things that she would never tell DH. However, she has never once mentioned being diagnosed with depression, how she is coping, treatment etc... and I have likewise never mentioned it, assuming that she just didn't want to talk to me about it yet, which is fine. But today, whilst showing me one of her prescriptions for all her meds (she has long term health problems unrelated to depression) she said "Oh and that's the anti depressants that the doctor prescribed me. Dh and fil think I'm taking them, but I'm not" She is an adult, it's her choice. Should I tell Dh? Is she doing the right thing by not taking them? The doctor only wanted her to try them for 3 months, she said, but mil hasn't taken any. What do you think? Mind my own business and just be there if she needs to talk? Any help or advice would be great.
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