I was diagnosed back in January with major depression. I have been taking medicine and seeing a therapist. My life has been going extremely well. Getting back to topic, my mom has always been very moody. Since I was in the hospital because of my depression, they asked about any family history I might have. My dad told them my mother was diagnosed with Cyclothymia during a divorce pychiatric evaluation. She didn't get custody of us kids because she had this and was unwilling to get medication. She has always been really moody, and controlling. She also is a God fanatic. She has an obsession with it. She tries to bring us kids into it as well, and if we don't she gets extremely upset. I know she can't get help unless she accepts to on her own. I was wondering if you had any advice for me on helping her get over her denial phase. First off, I know she doesn't want to take any meds, becasue she was objective to me taking meds. Also, she thought that my depression was and I quote, "a demon from the pit of hell" I know my mom needs help, and I feel bad because she is pushing all of us kids away from her. I want to be her support system, but I know she will be hard to get her to accept it for what it really is--a sickness. I would like some advice on how to approach her and tell her I'm there for her.