What do I do when my husband is depressed?

Recognize that the symptoms of depression are not personal. If you feel slighted by your husband's behavior, know that it is his own way of coping with emotions he cannot process. The best thing for him is to seek professional help. Along the way, you can provide emotional support and try to keep the line of communication open between the two of you.

This is something that can be incredibly overwhelming - when your partner is depressed, it really has an impact on you. Firstly, maybe most importantly, you must understand that it is not personal and it's not your fault. It can feel hurtful when you can't make your husband happy, or it might even make you feel like you're not enough. That's not true at all. It's very important for you to know that. Secondly, try to encourage your husband to seek professional help. Going to a doctor or talking to a therapist may really help. Thirdly, I would encourage you to be there for your husband in whatever way he needs you. If he wants to talk, make sure he knows you're willing to listen. If he doesn't want to talk, don't force him, but show him that you will always be there for him. Try different things - if he's very depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed, try to softly encourage him to go to a park with you or go for a walk. If he really doesn't want to, lie down in bed with him. Show him through your actions that you love him. Do try different things - try to encourage him to go out and do activities. Try to make sure he has something to look forward to, whether it's his favourite meal or surprising him with something he's been wanting to buy or something. If he's not responsive to any of these things, keep trying to encourage him to go to a doctor/talk to a therapist. Stay strong for yourself and your husband! And know that you always have someone to talk to whenever you need any extra support :)

i think the best you can do is be strong for the both of you. but not in a way that he would feel like a burden to you. let yourself save each other. you guys have to work together in order to see this through. that's what marriage is about right?

Support him by listening and being his truest friend. Help him explore his troubles to better understand and grasp what he's going through.

Taking your husband to counselling or therapist is the best option. However, you must realize that you have to be with him and ask him to share things with you. Having a supportive and heathy conversations is the best help that you can give him.

Let him know he's not alone in his hard times. Depression only goes away when the ''victim'' sees support, love and care.

You can be there for him. Simply being present for somebody can do wonders for their state of mind. Communicating your love and acceptance can be helpful as well.

Be there for him, love him support him, trust him. And most of all understand him. He needs to be understand to be loved and cared for. He needs to know that you are there for him always and you would never judge him.

Not everything needs professional help. Its normal. Everyone gets a phase down now and then. Thats how we cope with life. Question 1: Is he always depressed and to himself? If yes, he probably needs some active intervention from your side. Meaning... you take time off whatever else you were doing to try and take things off his shoulder till he can be back up by himself. Take things off his shoulder such as worrying about bills, breakfast, and everything else. This could indicate a shift of responsibility control from him to you(If you're willing to take it). Take him out some place. Try to get him relaxed.. But dont be compelling. Make it look like its for the kids and not so he'll know you're trying to help him out. Men can sometimes be so chauvinistic that they will not give into sharing their worries, even if they know that cant decide on a solution to it. Once he's relaxed, that should give him enough courage to talk about whats getting to him. Try getting your common friends involved. But not so they can bug him about whats going on . Its just to distract his thoughts for a while and later he WILL talk. Dont let his depression get to you. You're his support. Be Strong, be there for him. Question 2: If its like a normal interval sorrow. Best to leave him to himself. Every man likes their cave of thought. He would never give into sharing if he's being nagged into answering whats getting him low. And if he does give you an answer after you're nagged him. Its probably a lie so you wont ask him again. This also would seal certainty of him not wanting to discuss further issues again at home. Something you wouldnt want. Hope that helped.

Try to help him as much as you can. Show him you care and that you very much love him. Sometimes people just need to know they are loved.

Reassure him that your still there for him but don't push him to opening up until he's ready ☺ in doing this he will has some type of reassures that you care and respect that he's not ready to share

Depression affects most people at some point in their lives. First, just try and be supportive. Show kindness and compassion, and encourage him to get involved in some things you know he enjoys. Think if anything has changed recently. Sometimes depression stems from a circumstance or environmental factor. In this case, let him know you're in this together. Try and brainstorm. If he seems beyond your reach, or is talking about self-injury or suicide, or the problem is chronic (persists for more than several months), it is time to get professional medical help.

Just be a good wife and start with the little things to soothe him. Depressed people often find it hard to relax. You just need to know you're there for him. If you don't know why he's depressed, don't pry if he doesn't want to talk about it. Instead, just stay there in silence. If he wants to be alone, then stay away, but be within reach still. Husband and wife must always be there for each other no matter the situation. Stand by his side and make him happy. As I said, start with the little things to bring those tiny satisfactions, like breakfast in bed, his favorite meals, do some of his chores. Spoil him if you can..., it's just for the time anyways. Make a few jokes about how he's so going to owe you when he's feeling better. Long answer short, just be there.

Show him love and support, it would be good for him to know that he can count on you to be there for him.

Stay by your husband's side, provide him with the support he needs and keep yourself in a healthy mindset too - get professional help and extra assistance to maintain a positive environment

Be there for him. Talk to him ad reassure him. Depression is more than just a mental state. A clinically depressed person will have issues with their brain chemistry which causes depression for them. It isn't always as easy as just getting over it. Everyone has their own process. We have to respect this. I Believe it was Churchill who found he was able to cope with his depression by identifying it as a separate entity, which he called the black dog. In any case, let your husband go through his process. These things take time. If it seems like he needs professional attention, make sure he gets it.

Giving him support is the best you can do honestly. Make sure he is taking his medication and trying to no stress him or make things worst for him. Sometimes a hug or just letting the person alone for a little is the best.

Just be there for him, make him feel like hes not alone. Don't let him face it alone, just be there for him.

Try and offer him some support, ask him to talk to you about whats troubling him make him his favorite meal or take him to dinner or watch a funny movie. Its important he doesnt feel alone and he knows he has you to support him. Try to find a hobby you can do with him.

Give him space, no pressure atmosphere, and motivate him to do the things he loves! People who suffer from depression typically are depleted of positive energy to move forward. Keep giving and loving, and the wheel will start turning again!

You have to know what type of person your husband is. If he is the kind that doesn't like to talk about his problems, just let him know in a subtle way that you are there for him if you need him. Let him come to you if he feels the need to, do not pressure or suffocate him. Just be there for him.

The best thing to do I think would be to talk to him and see how you can help. As someone dealing with depression my number one support is my spouse. I go to counseling, but he's with me 24/7 and just being able to talk freely with him helps me the most.

Be his emotional support and help him along the way to over come his depression however don't leave him to deal with it oh his own

If your husband is depressed, there are many different angles from which you can approach the situation. One thing to consider is that you may want him to talk about if he knows why he's depressed or if he needs to see a counselor. Another way in which you can help your husband with sadness is to get him to go see a counselor with you. This sometimes is less severe and easier for a person to deal with their feelings. Husbands, boyfriends, and significant others suffer from depression and feeling blue just as much as anyone else. Seeking counseling or therapy is the best route. Good luck convincing them - sometimes husbands are stubborn!

Let him know that he doesn't have to tell you why he's upset,but that you love him and you will be there if he needs to talk to someone

Talk to him about how he feels. Sometimes people who are depressed need someone to encourage them to get up and do something. He might even just want to talk. Being there for him is the best thing you can do. If there seems to be cause for serious concern, get professional help.

First of all, be warm and supportive. Don't judge -- depression often does not have a reason, it just happens. Listen to him. Also, do the simple things he must have that he loves, either long walks or delicious food. For many, music tends to soothe them, also.

Make sure you're there for him every second of it, that's all you can do, letting him know someone is there.

Be there for him and stand by his side. I'm sure he'll appreciate you by him side and that will help him a lot to know that he has someone with him no matter what

The best thing to do is just listen, support and comfort him! It will help knowing he has someone to turn to.