Major depression took much longer. Regular depression is ongoing.

Try to keep your head up. I know its not easy. I have been taking care of my husband with dementia for several years. I went on disability so at least I have a little money coming in. I know its not easy when you have your own unmet needs and it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

I've been my spouse's carer for over two years. It has been so difficult that I dread waking up each day. I can't leave her alone for any long periods of time, so the only jobs that I can apply for are remote/data entry at home positions and they're largely bogus. My depression is off the charts, but my government assigned healthcare plan won't pay for any mental health counseling. I cry every single day. I am so bored. Last month, my oldest brother died, and the grief made my depression even worse. It doesn't help that I live in Phoenix, AZ which is absurdly hot all the time. I feel like I am living in a kind of hell and can't see any light that I could walk towards.

I'm taking care of my father in law with dementia. It's hard

Heather that is hard to do. My husband has early dementia and its so hard some days, well a lot of the days. I find I don't have the patience or empathy that I feel I should have.