Wife suffering depression, how do I stay sane - Depression Message Board

camp2020 · 04-29-2003, 06:32 AM

My wife is suffering depression and anxiety and whatever else there is. She is taking medicine but she has not gone to counseling yet. She said she will go but the last time when went she was told she doesn’t need counseling just the med’s. I am having a hard time dealing with all of her problems. She is always moody, want to be alone, she cannot deal with our son (3), always yelling and I am not happy at home anymore. I just cannot deal with her negative attitude anymore. How does the spouse supposed to deal with this? Please help me with any advise you may have. Thanks

Scarlett H · 04-29-2003, 09:45 AM

I feel for you. I don't have any great words of wisdom, but just be patient with your wife, She is suffering. Depression is sheer hell. How long has she been on meds? Meds can work wonders, but some times take a while to kick in. Hang in there, you will get some better advise here than I have to give. Just try to keep in mind that she is not choosing to feel this way,its an illness as surely as cancer is.

God bless

Scarlett H

Janik · 04-29-2003, 10:25 AM

Consider some counseling for yourself. You might understand why this is happening to your wife and learn some strategies to deal with your wife's problems. The least thing you want is two depressed parents in one household.