Posted by Susan J on June 15, 2004, at 14:30:25
In reply to This depression keeps costing me things I love, posted by twinmom on June 15, 2004, at 14:05:22
Hey, I'm sorry you are hurting so much right now. That is a common fear among people who suffer from depression, I think, alienating or somehow being a burden on loved ones.
When I was really, horribly depressed, I saw my therapist regularly. She was like my venting point so that I didn't have to *burden* my friends so much with my problems. Are you seeing someone now? If not, could you try to find one?
There are also several good books out there on how family members can cope with a depressed person. I can't remember any names of them off hand, but if your husband likes to read, that may be a good thing to look at. Also, *he* might want to see a therapist for a bit to learn how to better cope with your depression.
It sounds like your husband loves you very much, but he isn't sure how to cope well with the beast of depression. Maybe you could start with smaller outings together, like just dinner. And work up to more time alone.....
Thinking of you,
Susan
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