My spouse is depressed...help

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Registered: 03-26-2003
My spouse is depressed...help
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Wed, 07-28-2004 - 12:31pm
My DH has recently been diagnosed with depression. He is working hard to get better, but in the meantime, I'm not quite sure how to help him. Does anyone know of any boards or web-sites that would help me know how to best help him?

For instance, he isn't doing much around the house and the smallest thing (like a traffic slow-down) will really upset him. I'm having trouble dealing with the moods and doing everything around the house. Is it best for me to just suck it up for now or try to explain to him that I'm drowning? When I try to hint that he's not pulling his weight, it seems to make things worse b/c he's sooo sorry and upset that he's 'hurting me and our family'. It's so hard for me to deal with, but I don't want to make it worse. So, again, any ideas on where I can go to find out how to deal with this? Or suggestions from you? I apologize if this is inappropriate for this board, I hope I do not offend.

Kim
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Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 2:10pm

((((((((((((((Sweetie,))))))))))))))))


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