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Supporting brother through depression

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Lozzerbmc · 26/01/2021 20:42

My brother is depressed and continually taking time off at his job. He lives on his own and has some learning issues however quite independent. Im worried how best to help him and concerned he’ll lose his job. He’d struggle to find another at his age.

I’m in touch with him every day, meeting him sometimes for socially distanced walks, dropping off meals/shopping and lending him money (he gets no sick pay). Im trying to encourage him to eat better and exercise. He is on meds and getting talking therapy.

Anything else I could be doing?

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DirtyDancing · 26/01/2021 21:33

It sounds like you are being there for him, and supporting him which is amazing.

The Mind website has some good information that you might find helpful:

www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/for-friends-and-family/

It sounds like you are already doing a lot of this: staying in touch and he knows you are there for him. It’s great he has sort help and getting medical support x

Northernparent68 · 26/01/2021 21:51

You are clearly doing a lot, it maybe you need to take professional advice.

Lozzerbmc · 27/01/2021 21:18

@DirtyDancing thanks that was a very useful link

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