Hello UsedToBeNormal: I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral... from the Skeezyks! May you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

Since you mentioned that you lived in your old home for 30 years, I'm going to presume that you must be a bit older. (The Skeezyks is in his mid 60's.) Yes, I believe you are doing the correct thing trying different med's & participating in therapy. Given that you're feeling as though you may not survive in your present mental state, I think it is important to investigate all available options.

I have to tell you, however, that I have tried the psych med's & therapy. Plus I've been hospitalized twice. And I have not found any of it to be of much value. My personal perspective is that all of this stuff may be helpful for younger folks. But none of it has been of any particular benefit to me as an older person. Perhaps others have had different experiences.

It is true that the problems I have are of very long standing. So, where yours are apparently of recent development, resulting from the loss of your cherished home, you may have more success with these kinds of mental health interventions than I have had.

My thinking, with regard to this, is that having the opportunity to talk about these kinds of concerns with others who are of similar age, & who are having similar mental health struggles, may be one of the best options. So, while you are trying the med's (it can take a while to find the right one), & participating in therapy, I would also suggest checking into the possibility of joining a support group, preferably one composed of people of similar age if such a thing exists where you are located.

I also wonder about the possibility of your becoming involved in doing some volunteer work of some sort; perhaps just starting out a very few hours per week... whatever you can manage. Helping others is pretty-much an accepted means of feeling better about oneself & thereby easing depression. Plus, if you're busy helping others, there is less time available to ruminate on what you have lost.

Anyway, these are just some suggestions for other things you might consider should you find that what you're doing now just isn't getting the job done. And also, keep posting here on PC. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members' posts, the more connected to the community you will become.