I Thought My Family Would Be Better off Without Me’: Navigating Depression After an Early-Onset Diagnosis
When Peter Berry was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 50, his first thoughts were that he was a burden to his family and they’d be better off without him. Eventually, he dealt with his depression by thinking about how alone he and his family felt after his diagnosis and choosing to help others going through similar experiences. Now, Berry is an Alzheimer’s advocate who shares his experience on his YouTube channel, social media page and at speaking events.
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