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I am a 41 year old man who is severaly depressed. I might be going through a divorce and losing everything. I would suggest you are open with your mother. She has probably been through some of the same issues. She might give you some insight and surprise you with her response.

If your thinking about asking your Mom for help , to go away , if that’s what you think is the decision that’s going to make you feel better …………THEN DO IT , whatever it takes not to feel any worse !!!!

Whatever your approach to your MOM , I’m sure she’ll make you feel better and stand by you!!!!!!!!!!!

why are you in depression

If you approach your Mom, you have to be fair to her and tell her how youve been feeling. DB made a good point, you may be supprised at her response. Dont tell her you HAVE to go away, tell her youve thought about it as a way to help you out of this slump. She may agree, she may not. She may suggest something better. The trick is, go in to this conversation with an open mind. Be willing and ready to accept other ideas.