Lupita,
Why do you think your life is ruined? You can still walk. You are are probably still in a state of shock as this news about your Dad is becoming real to you. You are sad and you will get over this. Your Dad needs your love and support during this very difficult time as he comes to terms with his disability. I recommend to find someone to talk to about this, another family member, your mother, your priest, etc. Sometimes just saying the fears out loud will help you come to terms with a problem. It may takes months before things get back to normal or the new normal in your family. Be patient, be flexible and willing to help out.
If your sadness does not go away or improve in a few weeks, then seek medical help. Look in the phonebook for a mental health hotline where you can talk to someone. It will be quiet and discreet. Many people still fear the stigma of mental illness. Most mental illneses are not caused by weakness but are the result of chemical imbalances in the brain.
Life will go on. Take it one day at a time and deal with today's problems today.
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Lupita,
Why do you think your life is ruined? You can still walk. You are are probably still in a state of shock as this news about your Dad is becoming real to you. You are sad and you will get over this. Your Dad needs your love and support during this very difficult time as he comes to terms with his disability. I recommend to find someone to talk to about this, another family member, your mother, your priest, etc. Sometimes just saying the fears out loud will help you come to terms with a problem. It may takes months before things get back to normal or the new normal in your family. Be patient, be flexible and willing to help out.
If your sadness does not go away or improve in a few weeks, then seek medical help. Look in the phonebook for a mental health hotline where you can talk to someone. It will be quiet and discreet. Many people still fear the stigma of mental illness. Most mental illneses are not caused by weakness but are the result of chemical imbalances in the brain.
Life will go on. Take it one day at a time and deal with today's problems today.
Reta
October 24, 2009 - 6:29pmThis Comment
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