Daughter with Crohn's and support....

[Purple68$]

Not sure I'm in the right place. My 26 yr old daughter was diagnosed with crohns 10 yrs ago. She Is very depressed and has a negative attitude, "why me " attitude. She doesn't work and has no income. She doesn't seem to have any get up and go about her. I'm sure that there is no way that I will ever be able to fully understand what having crohns is like . I want to be supportive without enabling her. She is so negative and i often just don't want to hear it. I love my daughter and I want to support her without losing my own sanity.

 

[ronroush7]

During my first flare, I was saying why me. Can you take her for some professional help? It is common for people with IBD to get depressed. This forum is very supportive.

 

[scottsma]

Not sure I'm in the right place. My 26 yr old daughter was diagnosed with crohns 10 yrs ago. She Is very depressed and has a negative attitude, "why me " attitude. She doesn't work and has no income. She doesn't seem to have any get up and go about her. I'm sure that there is no way that I will ever be able to fully understand what having crohns is like . I want to be supportive without enabling her. She is so negative and i often just don't want to hear it. I love my daughter and I want to support her without losing my own sanity.

Hello and welcome.I can understand your predicament.It's good that you're seeking help.We have a carers / partners thread that you will find helpful.Sorry I can't think of the correct heading,but if you have a look round,or type it into the search box at the top of this page,you'll find it.I'm not good at techno stuff.Maybe you could ask your daughter if she'd like a look round too ? There's lots of support and advice and friendship on this forum.It's the best.

 

[ronroush7]

Amen