I feel depressed all the time.

My dad is really depressed and it is making me feel depressed all the time?

• I went through a pretty tough time not too long ago where I got really depressed and started using drugs and alcohol. My dad saw me fubar many times and it permanently scared him. The really bad part lasted for about 6 months and I got clean about 3 months ago. We have grown very close since then and he has attended some of my meetings (NA and AA). The thing is he hasn't gotten over it and he is constantly thinking about it. He says the images are engraved in his brain and he thinks about it all the time, and he can't help it. I have gotten over everything and I have never felt better but he is still fixated on it. He is very depressed and is always telling me if anything else major happens to the family, he isn't going to make it out alive (he is being very serious and this scares me). I believe this is a form of PTSD and it is affecting my mom and me to the point where we are depressed because he is depressed I know he needs counseling but he is very stubborn about going to see a doctor/therapist. His culture views it as being weak. We have gone to family counseling before and he was willing to do that so I think I am going to make him an appointment with a psychologist so he can get this sorted out. It is really taking its toll on the family and I know he is suffering. I can't stand to seem him like this and I feel like its all my fault. We have talked a thousand times about everything that happened but nothing seems to help ease any anxiety he feels about it What should I do about this? I am 22 btw

• Answer:

  what a wonderful person u r to want to help ur family. All u can do is tend to you, take care of u. Pull it together for u and ur mother. Be strong so u can help your dad the best u can. I wish the best for ur family.