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Originally Posted by Lynn 007  One thing that I have noticed the past few days that seperates me from my sibilings is regular exercise. They're not big fans of it. |
I've had a bout or two with depression...
The vicious cycle you get into here is - yes, exercise is greatly beneficial in treating depression. But the manifestations of the disease - aches and pains, inertia, disinterest, negativity, etc - keep you from being able to do it. Or giving much of a s**t.
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I'm wondering does depression start at a certain age? Can it strike at anytime? Is anyone familar with this disease? How can I help my siblings? I've always been a very positive person but does a depressed person resent that not everyone around them is depressed?
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It can strike at any age. Sadly, many more adolescents are having to cope with it these days. How you can help is somewhat dependent on the relationship you have with your siblings. Firm compassion and encouragement is good - if they will accept that. Avoid pity, enabling or belittling. If you live nearby, make yourself available to spend time with them - get them out to do something fun, commit to walking or other physical activity with them regularly, get involved in creative pursuits, etc. And, sorry I can't cite a reference here, but I've read (and I've experienced it) that helping others is a mood booster. It gets you out of your own head for a bit. You might consider encouraging them to volunteer for a worthy cause - something they care about.
Are they receiving any treatment? Meds? Therapy? I think both are essential in treating clinical depression. Meds for the short term to level you out, talk therapy for the long-term to get well.
And, speaking for myself, I didn't resent happy people, I just thought they weren't smart enough to know how horrible everything really was.
Best wishes -