Hi new here - maybe I belong here???

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Registered: 05-11-2001
Hi new here - maybe I belong here???
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Tue, 12-02-2003 - 1:13pm
I have some big concerns about my husband. I think he is depressed. Maybe I am depressed as well. Though I go to work every day, do lots of fun active activities with my kids, and can enjoy myself. But I don't take care of myself as well as I should, so I am 75 lbs overweight and can't seem to stick with Atkins diet this time, though I have been successful in the past.

My husband is another situation altogether. He is about 120 lbs overweight, and definitely a complete couch potato. He doesn't like to go out much, even going out for a

walk is difficult for him. Though he will take the kids to a movie occasionally, and he does get out to do errands etc...He seems to be sleeping a lot, though when I ask if he is ill, he says he is fine.

He and I are under a lot of stress, due to having a child that is autistic. How can I tell if whether or not this is depression for both of us? I'm willing to seek out treatment if necessary, but I know my husband won't

Thanks!

Gail

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 4:20pm

Welcome!


Im glad you found us Gail! It sounds like you really want to work on making some changes in your life and that is the first big step..


I would talk to your doctor about your struggles and perhaps ask him about seeing a therapist for awhile.. sometimes some one objective to talk to is really the most help.. and if your DH sees you getting better maybe it will motivate him to try it too!


Keep posting as much as you like!

*hugs

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Registered: 07-18-2007
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 5:33pm

Hi, (((((Sk8termom)))))!

 

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CL-ladybug987

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Registered: 05-11-2001
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 9:34pm
thank you for the welcome - took the test and got 2 out of 10 "yes" answers. So depression doesn't seem to quite fit. Definitely some stress and self-esteem issues, but not depression. Not sure if I am happy or sad that I don't have a diagnosis I can go after. But I won't intrude on this board any more.

Take care everyone!

Gail