Hello All,
I haven't been on the site much anymore.I can't seem to find the time.There is something I do need help with.Some of you are know my situation with my father in law Joe.The last 2 weeks have been horrible.He has been in such a state of depression and he can't shake it.He refuses to eat or shower.He stays in his room and will no longer eat or socialize with the family.He quit smoking 25 years ago and has started again.I don't mean casually either,he is smoking 2 packs a day easy.I talked to his doctors and they want him to talk to someone but he refuses.His daily mantra is "I'm going to die no matter I do".I'm having a harder time dealing with this than his illness.My children are crushed.He was spending alot of time with them and now he is just angry all the time.Did anyone go through this?How can I help him.I've to tried to talk to him many times and he tunes me out!!Please help!!


All the best,
Patty frown


Caretaker of Joe,10/03 malignant melanoma of the tongue.
50% tongue removed,left radical neck dissection.11/03.Recurrence
to jaw and neck and multiple mets to major organs 1/2004