Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How typical is it for old people to fall in depression when their partner gets seriously ill?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Yes it is. Your partner has become a big part of your life and your identity. When your loved one can no longer participate in the things you once shared - that is a loss. When you see a loved one in pain - you grieve. When you think about possibly losing your loved one - you fear. Make sure to spend time with others who care for you and can provide comfort. Prayer may also help. Take care.
Answered 4/7/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How common is depression that's related to getting older? I.e., feeling "over the hill". Are there any good online resources for more info on this?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Did depression make my boyfriend fall out of love with me? He has been in a horrible rut of his ongoing depression for a few weeks and said he hasn't felt in love with me for a few weeks and he doesn't understand because he even admitted that there were n
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm worried I may fall into a depression being on disability for a month, how can I prevent this?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can I still have depression if I'm happy sometimes? Don't I have to be consistently sad for over two weeks? My mood changes a lot (I am a 23 year old female?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is daily masturbation healthy? I am 29 years old. I have depression because of a past relationship. My depression is still I am a Virgin. I dont know I can perform well on first sex?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
3rd week on bupropion sr 300mg. Depression is getting much worse. Is it typical for the medication to make things get worse before it gets better?
Have been feeling bad lately but oddly enough i can't explain what's wrong...I just don't feel good. Depression? Could it possibly be low t?
Im worried about my partner, he's suffering with depression, he's just been put on anti depressants but what can I do until they start working?
Hi i'm 21 years old, and I have social enxaiety, i also suffer from depression and i don't know if there is a connection. And is there a way to fixit?
What kind of follow-up is typical, after you start on depression medicines?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
