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Help for partners of the depressed?

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jo29435
jo29435

Hi,

I'm back on anti-D's after 3 years off.  Really hit a bad time.  But my question isn't for me, it's for my husband...

Does anyone know if there is any help out there for those poor bu88ers who have to live and cope with us?

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  • Introversionist
    Introversionist jo29435

    Posted

    Hey smile I think it's more important that you put yourself first if you are depressed. I too have depression, and I understand what it feels like to not want to burden people with my constant negative energy. But the truth is, we're the ones going through a rough time. Not them. So if anyone sees us as "burdens", then more shame on them than us. I hope things get better for you. Any particular trigger which may have caused your depression to have relapsed?
  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 jo29435

    Posted

    Have you enquired if there are any support groups in your area?

    What country are you in?

    • jo29435
      jo29435 lynne82155

      Posted

      I'm UK. No, I've not enquired anywhere yet...Not even sure he want help, but thought I'd see if anyone else felt the same?
    • lynne82155
      lynne82155 jo29435

      Posted

      Im in the Uk to, I really dont know Ive got nobody to put my misery on Ive chased them all away!!!!!!!

      Ive depression for 16 years but anxiety started in December and Im back to square one.

      All the best on your recovery you have done it once you can do it again.

      Stay strongcool

    • chris14174
      chris14174 jo29435

      Posted

      I really feel for my husband I am not the person he married and my depression has put a huge strain on our marriage. He was offered a chat with my mental health team but he refused x
  • richard89308
    richard89308 jo29435

    Posted

    how about setting yourselves up a local carers group for similar people in the area who care for partners or family.

    rich

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