depression- how can I save my marriage

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Registered: 06-07-2007
depression- how can I save my marriage
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Thu, 06-07-2007 - 10:31am
After having my youngest daughter who is now two and a half, I developed post-partum depression. I did not get any help until she was two months from turning two, the reason I didn't get help right away is because I was/am a drug addict. I have been clean for years but I once abused prescription drugs and was scared to start taking mind altering drugs. This took a major toll on my marriage, infact he now wants a divorce and I am now feeling better but he thinks it is all an act. I just need to know what I can do, I do realize it takes time but it has been since august. I love my husband, what can I do. Thank you, for any advice you may offer.
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Registered: 09-30-2005
Thu, 06-07-2007 - 10:46am

Welcome to the board mom_jerseegirl,


Ask your husband to go to marriage counseling with you. Also get him some books on post-partum depression so he can understand what you have been going through and the

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 06-07-2007 - 11:35am

If things have gone this far that he wants a divorce, it sounds as though the two of you need some professional help in sorting your marriage out. Go to a good marriage counselor who will help both of you work through the difficulties that came up between you