My husband is a long term depression sufferer & his lows are very low. I'm struggling to keep myself all together & wondered if anyone else has been through the same or similar & has any advice for me on how I can cope & how I can best support him.
Thankyou x
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is your husband on any form of antidepressants? If he isnt this will be one of the first steps you can help him with. Depression is not something to be ashamed of as life can get us all down and some of us cant find a way out on our own. He needs to know that you are there to support him through this rough patch. Its not easy and finding the right dose can be even harder. My husband is on anti depressants and my 16 year old has just started them as well. No judgement and plenty of support are key.
I could have written this myself. My husband is also a long time sufferer of depression and like a roller coaster you go up and down with him. The highs are great, and the lows are so terrible you want to scream and make it all go away.
I have no real answer except that I know when he comes out of the lows, he's always grateful of my help and sticking by him. Grasp the good times and strive through the hard.
Good luck and be strong
What I have learnt that works for me is first and fore most take care of your self exercise, get your hair done, go out with friends. It can be hard not to get caught up in their depression but they are the only ones that can help themselves. Be there to listen when they want to talk ask them occasionally if they are okay. Please find some one that you can talk to and remember his depression is not a reflection on you. Stay strong.