Posted by Greg A. on January 14, 2002, at 16:06:11
In reply to Re: Am I depressed or what?, posted by bonnie_ann on January 14, 2002, at 15:41:12
Bonnie – I’m getting a real sense that your husband is not particularly good for what ails you. Is there a way to involve him more in trying to overcome your problems, so that the fights are not about you not measuring up? It’s hard for people have never been depressed to relate to what someone is going through. There are lots of books – my wife read a couple of the ones I have and it helped give her s sense of why I am the way I am. I have also taken her to my therapy sessions a few times – with my docs permission. I am not good at communicating when I am down. I forget that I may just sound irritable, and that the underlying cause is not apparent to those close to me. Maybe if your husband knew a bit more about depression and also understood that it is an illness, one that has and does affect many people, he would be more supportive.
Remember- it’s not your fault that you are having problems. If you had the flu and had to stay in bed that would not be your fault. You are depressed and need time and treatment to recover.I hope things work out . . . soon.
Greg
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