Posted by japonica on February 4, 2003, at 14:31:09
In reply to Re: In the depths of depression--please help, posted by Theresa Rae on January 25, 2003, at 12:34:06
Just a quick post for those of you who, like Theresa Rae, do not suffer directly from depression. As a lifelong depression sufferer (I'm now 42 and coping very well on Efferor XR)I wish I had more people in my life like you who were willing to stick it out with me. Those of you who help shoulder the pain of depression with their spouses and companions with understanding and compassion are often overlooked and undervalued. I know it's not easy. My depression recently ended my own 20 year marriage. My ex-husband insisted I simply needed to muster more strength and get on with things. Any attempt at improving my situation that included anti-depressant medications was greeted with ridicule. I could not take anymore intentioanlly inflicted torment. I asked him to leave and he did.
Unfortunately, my ex-husband is now suffering from 'situational' depression, is on Paxil, and is apologizing profusely for the pain he added to my plight. Although he WAS unkind, it's difficult to see him in this condition. I would not wish the 'black wave' on anyone.
So...to those of you who stand side-by-side with your stuggling companions, thank you for your kindness and decency. Your actions speak volumes to those who will not understand.Thanks to all who take their time to post on these boards.
japonica
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