Helping my wife with depression
Need some encouragement from those that have gone through a spouse with depression. I'm struggling to keep up. Seems like nothing I do goes well.
@Jcauto65
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People often do talk about the one struggling with depression but never about their loved ones who are ultimately suffering too, often in silence trying to be strong .
But their feelings matter too.
I'm sorry your wife is going through this.
It's hard to deal with .
You go into a dark place that can be hard to get out of.
But you are not to blame.
You are not responsible or the cause and yes, it will feel like and even because nothing you are doing is good enough.
But all you can do is be there.
Not take it on board your shoulders.
Not take it personally.
Make time in your day for yourself.
Your wife has to find her own happiness and get to a good place, only she can put in the work .
Wishing you both my genuine best wishes 💜💕
@Jcauto65
you are not alone in this ... many spouse/ partners do not know what to do to help. Often the depressed person does not know either. If they did they would try things...
i get it seems like if you try your wrong and if you do not try you do not care... it is a no win situation .. i put my spouse through that several times. Each person is different but my situation is if depression creeps up and i am having an issue... spouse acknowledges it and tells me they can and will help when i am ready as the try and fail only created resentments.
