Posted by deirdrehbrt on June 16, 2004, at 8:39:04
In reply to LOSS OF FEELINGS, posted by littlep24 on June 16, 2004, at 5:59:55
LittleP,
Living with someone with depression is tough. Having friends who are depressed is tough. I know that those who are my friends can't think that having me as a friend is a piece of cake.
I think though, that if your husband has been with you this long, then he REALLY wants to be with you. It's also obvious that you HAVEN'T lost the feelings for your husband because you are so upset right now.
Did you ever consider counseling together? Even if the relationship can't be everything you want it to be, maybe it can be better than it is.
Are you in therapy yourself? Do you have a support group that you can attend? Sometimes having someone on the outside of the relationship that you can talk to can give others around you a bit of a break. You can get things out without having to get them out on the ones you love.
Are you eating right? getting enough vitamins? Sleeping enough? If you're depressed, taking care of your basic needs can give you just a little more energy, and that can help too. (I don't necessarily follow all of my own advice).
Good luck,
Dee.
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