Hi ladies, my partner is suffering depression at the moment and although he talks about getting help he never dinds the motivation to follow through. I am struggling as i work full time and have 3 kids. While im at work my partner lounges around on the couch or sleeping while my kids are let to do as they please. I have offered to quit my job as i am exhausted coming home to my house looking like a tornado has gone through it and sometimes the kids havent even had lunch/tea depending what time it is. He says he knows he needs to help me more but his actions say differently. I try to be supportive that he is depressed but i dont know how long i can keep going like this. How do i cope with a partner that is so depressed and try and maintain looking after the kids, house and work? Any advice would be so much appreciated.
Coping with depressed partner
Coping with depressed partner
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Try and remember that he is not doing any of this on purpose to aggravate you. As I read that I felt some resentment and blame come through. I have depression and anxiety and some days I cannot get off of the couch and everything is overwhelming and normal things are super hard. I am also medicated and getting therapy. Remember he cannot just get over this. He does need help though and the first step is to make an appointment with the GP. Depression can be a symptom of something medically wrong also, so he will need a check up just in case. Can you make the appointment for him and drive him there? I know this is hard for you and you are doing a great job. I wish you all the best.