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Hi Jim,
My Dad has recently come out of a long period of severe depression. His was triggered by health related events.
A few years ago I gave my parents a dog, actually, forced it on them cause I had to get rid of her because our condominimum HOA were having a fit about our dog (she's a pit/boxer mix).
The only thing that got him out of the house was taking her out on walks. Each day she would go a little farther and farther, and she always knew when to turn around and start heading home. Over time she built up his weakend muscles and eventually he was able to go on 2+ mile walks.
Thanks to her, he is now getting back to work. In fact, a few weeks ago my Dad went to all of his elderly customers (he owns a gardening and landscaping business) and shoveled out their driveways from all the snow they got.
If it wasn't for his dog, he would surely still be depressed. I hope your Dad is able to find something for him to help get him thru this tough time. Sometimes strength comes from the places where you least expect it.
Best wishes,
Mike
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