Pity Party
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dealing with depression
03.21.08
Just wondering if there is anyone else out there dealing with a spouse/significant other that has issues with depression and what you do to cope? My hubby has serious seasonal depression and doesn't feel he needs to stay on anti-depressants so as a result we have times of the year where all he does is sleep. Added to his stress is that he is currently a SAHD so he deals with a 3 and 5 year old through the day during these times.
I never worry about their care, I know he'll make sure they're all right but after working all day it kind of sucks to come home and take over and not have him there to talk to. Thankfully his depression never seems to be severe enough for him to talk of "ending it all" but it is a serious fear I live with, having lost my father to a suicide. Don't think anyone actually has any advice I haven't given myself but I think I needed to let it out, Thanks for listening and any responses anyone has.
02.27.09
Im not a new mommy Im a new daddy and I need some help with a similiar issue, I coulnt think of anywhere else to go for help. I think my wife is experienceing PPD and I cannot get her to realize this is what is happening. I have reviewed the symptoms and she has a lot of them. Our baby is almost two months old. Life at home is a living hell. My wife is always mad at me and I can't do anything right. Whenever I mention PPD she gets angry and denies it and refuses to take medication. I try not to get mad and tend to just let her blow up at me and take it, but its hard. I just want my wife back, she used to be so sweet and now she always wants to leave and not be around me. I don't understand and I want to help her, but what can I do if she won't help herself. Any ideas?
12.02.08
Self esteem is such a difficult issue when it comes with the opposite sex. It's something they hold up high and yet it's like their kryptonite.
08.09.08
Usually men that have low selfasteem have a problem with cheating. My ex did. I understand your frustration though. He just needs a wake up call. He needs to know that he is needed and apreciated but there are some duties that he needs to take responsibility for as well. Just remind him of all the things he has and other don't and be greatful. Ask him this. If you and your children didn't come home one day and he didn't know where you guys were how would he feel. what would he do. I would try guilt trip first then show him empathy if that doesn't work. Show him that his actions are not unnoticed and not tollorated! He needs to be an adult.