My Husband has Depression and Anxiety, and I don't know how to help him

Hello @1dayatatime

Relationships are challenging for our loved ones when they are unwell and depressed. Things are said that are later regretted, additionally some medications do cause emotional blunting.

It is so difficult when a psychiatric condition is acute and becomes potentially terminal. I do hope your husband responds to the treatment offered (which can take a number of trials).

You are not alone, hold onto hope, things will likely be different as they are when our partners are diagnosed with any chronic condition, with the right help they can be managed. It is now 4 1/2 years since my husband had his last attempt.

Hey there @1dayatatime,

I'm sorry to hear what has happened recently, it sounds really devastating. I'm glad you're reaching out here. Do you also have any counselling or psychologist support at the moment? This sounds like a lot to process 🌻

Hi you need to see a doctor to .you need someone to talk to to get you through this rocky road there is help just accept that we all change in life .

Thanks Tortoishell, I am seeing someone also. We have also been seeing someone together, however, we have put a pause on this until after he sees the psychiatrist, as he is struggling with that at the moment.

@1dayatatime

I found couples counseling is not a good idea when our partners are acute.

These discussion threads may be of help to you (but often are more so when things have settled a bit)

Carers Hints and tips to Success

8 dimensions of wellness

Do you have any hobbies? There are a number of social discussions that I would be happy to tag you in.

Hint: if you put an @ symbol in, a drop down box will appear allowing you to select and 'tag' someone who will get notification that you have responded. You can also start typing a name that is not on the list to tag someone else.

@Former-MemberThanks, yes I have come realise that it was too much for him at the moment.

I will check out those links.

I have become a bit caught up in all this, but am tryng really hard to do things also, I am doing restorative yoga, and exercising regularly, trying to get back into photography, just started with mediatation and a friend is about to teach me to knit.

I have tagged you in a few discussions, a couple are on the lived experience side (a few carers venture across, particularly for the more social threads).