Any good articles/suggestions regarding depression in caregivers. I feel utterly tied to this house and my elderly mom. My wife (love of my life) recently passed. I was in great health. During my wife's illness I neglected my own health. Now life seems so futile, same routine daily. Just venting, thanks.
Restoring your own health, could not only help you feel better, but give you a purpose to work toward. A tiny bit of purpose and control over your own life. The choice to continue or end neglect of your own health is anything but futile. (and I don't intend any blame or judgement in this it happens to just about everyone at some point, including myself)
I don't say any of this lightly, or as a substitute for the other suggestions. I just know I would be going bonkers if I didn't get my daily exercise in, or fight bad diet habits as they pop up.
This is not a complete solution (I don't have one for myself either), but it's definitely a part of one. I wish you well, along with everyone else who's struggling.
You need time to morn your wife. Seems that you may have been Caregiver for 2 people. That was too much. You should have placed Mom then. Time to get your life back. You are overwhelmed. You need to think about your health now. You need to eat well, get exercise, get a good nights rest, have a good physical. You can visit Mom.