Depression and Deployment? Anyone?

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Registered: 12-14-2009
Depression and Deployment? Anyone?
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Tue, 12-15-2009 - 7:18am
Hi all- I'm a new Navy wife and my first deployment with my hubby will be in Feb.  He's been through so many, so other than him now leaving his new wife and children behind, it's nothing new for him.  Myself, on the other hand, battles Major Depression, most of my adulthood and am currently on Effexor XR.  So, he's out to sea for the entire week at the moment and it's already hit me on how lonely I feel, and it's bringing me right back down.  He's leaving for 6 months in Feb...anyone else been through these two battles together and can give me some advice?  I guess my major issue is that I don't have a support system.  I don't have a family on my side, I just got to know his family but not really ready to share my illness with them and I don't make friends...more of a loner....tips...anyone?

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Registered: 11-30-2009
Wed, 12-16-2009 - 11:20pm

Welcome sailorsbelle,


It is so wonderful your husband is in the Navy serving our country!

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