My depression is killing my marriage.

United States
January 6, 2007 3:58pm CST
I am deeply in love with my wife of 2 years. She is my soulmate. I am in a deep depression since I lost my job a few months ago. I am not doing a good job of dealing with this depression. I am on meds but maybe they need changed. I am going to see my doc this week. I am just not paying as much as attention to her as needed. She has been my rock during this bout with depression and she deserves better. Any thoughts on how to deal with this better? I am tired of the same old treatments.
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@Darkwing (21583)
6 Jan 07
Instead of sitting home getting more and more depressed and growing away from your wife, why don't you take a day or two out each week and seriously hunt for a new job? Medication will only drive you deeper into depression. Why not try a natural or herbal remedy, but find out about these from your health shop, or somebody who knows how to handle and mix them. Take a lavender bath, which will relax you, and burn lavender incense in the house. Take your wife out for walks every so often... get some fresh air and put your mind the the natural beauty around you. Wake up to the real world and live again! That's the best way to get through all this. In the meantime, I'm sorry to hear you lost your job, but for every door that closes behind you, another opens up in front. So, fix your sights on what you want, my friend, and go get it! You know you can! Good luck to you and your understanding wife. :-)
@babykay (2131)
• Ireland
6 Jan 07
I have to disagree with anyone who says you absolutely should not take medication. One thing for sure about depression is that usually need a multi pronged approach. I think some counselling can help, take more exercise too this works for most, but if this doesn'[t work try medication. Don't say no to anything, try what works for you.
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@Darkwing (21583)
7 Jan 07
I agree that probably some counselling could help but I've had anxiety suppressants and they had nasty side effects and had to be increased and increased until they got to five-fold strength. I was on them for ten years, for fear of suffering withdrawal when I came off them, or so said my doctor. In the end, I just left them, and took them no more, and I've been 200% better ever since. So medication is not the answer for everybody, I'm afraid.
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• Australia
7 Jan 07
telling someone to stop taking their medication is hazardous.... medications can help one cope with the feelings while they seek help and they make it that little bit easier to cope with every day living
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@_hope_ (3902)
• Australia
6 Jan 07
You are very fortunate to have an understanding wife who is there for you my hubby just doesn`t understand or even want to so i do it alone . don`t feel guilty your wife understands and loves you very much she will always be there .You maynot be able to afford to take her out like you would want but have you thought of giving her a picnin it could even be in the back yard but try and keep positive it will help you go for a lovely walk with her just getting out will definately make you feel better and as your are walking yuor brain is releasing endorphins which are a natural antidepressant and you will feel much better for it don`t leave it until you end up like me unable to even go out anymore beacuse now i panic and just can`t handle being around people any more .Have confidence in yourself and as they say smile it really helps
• Romania
6 Jan 07
i dont have a idea about you tak i am to drunk
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
6 Jan 07
your wife loves you so much and she's been there for you all the time. you just lost a job but you still have your wife with you. you can one day find another job but you will never find another wife like who you have now. so, sit down. relax. start picking up yourself and get the determination of going back to your feet. have the will to find another job. you will find one if you are just determined to look for one. you once had a job and it's not impossible to find another. just take time to think about things first. and please,don't let your depression kill your marriage. it's not worth it. you'll end up regretting more at the end.
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@Darkwing (21583)
13 Jan 07
Good advice. I'm with you all the way.
6 Jan 07
you should talk to her, tell her you love her, but your going through a rough patch at the moment and if she loves you she'll help you. Get happy man! try going out and doing stuff.
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• Australia
6 Jan 07
Go get a new job?
@camille101 (1025)
• United Arab Emirates
6 Jan 07
hey peaches, calm down. your wife deserves better alright. here's what i can suggest buddy, first, you don't need to take medicine inorder to fight depression. it will only worsen your situation. do as much meditation as possible, relax yourself, take this time as an opportunity to be closer to your wife, like a holiday. then take things over one by one, like what would you like to accomplish in the future. what could have gone wrong in your latest job inorder for you to lose it. when you discover the reason, move on, like you can change something for the better for your next job. REMEMBER, the more you sit being depressed and sulky, the more you lose energy, time and happiness both you and your wife ought to deserved. last and important advice, never forget to ask GOD to help you and enlighten your life. He's the only ONE who can uplift & strengten you. Goodluck and God bless.
@Darkwing (21583)
13 Jan 07
Well said Camille. My sentiments exactly. What he needs is the willpower to go on, fight the negative and get back the positive, find a job and happiness will return, both in his life and his marriage. I agree with you, wholeheartedly. :-)
@anushri (961)
• India
7 Jan 07
well depression is not the solution for this u hve to give time to ur wife as she is ur support in ur hard times
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@rubypatson (1841)
• India
7 Jan 07
hey depression is in your hands, you must fight the thoughts that come, thats the first step, learn to pray and lean on God, you put your burdens at his feet, and trust him to take care, believe me he will, the minute you know to keep these depressing thoughts at bay then you are already in control, with a clear mind you can hunt for a new job, and hope you get one soon, all the best
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
7 Jan 07
No there is only one Person that can help you and that is your Doc but I do hope you are letting your Wife know how much you are appreciating her and that you are going to do something about it now because if you don't she won't know Good luck and get to the Doc
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
7 Jan 07
if you are depress because you dont have a job.so im takeing it if you had money you would be ok ,right!get out an get a job sitting at home isnt going to help,keep looking till you find something.think of your wife instead of feeling sry for yourself.an yes change your medication that will help
@muralimn (534)
• United Arab Emirates
7 Jan 07
I really feel bad for you. But, first of all you talk to your wife about your situation. Ask her for her support. She loves you and she will really help you find a solution for this. Start doing yoga. This will relax your mind. Start searching for a new job. you will surely find one with the help of internet. utilise your time with your wife. go out with her. meet your friends. take help of a real true friend. i hope within a short time your situation will surely change for good. All the best.
@aelyus (634)
• Romania
7 Jan 07
hey, wake up! leave your depression and be happy with your wife! you have a goal: to make her happy. Be happy and the rest will follow!
@plantit1 (297)
• United States
7 Jan 07
What is your payoff for feeling depressed now? Is it perventing you from getting a new job? Understand it and try to let it go. You'll find a better job than the last one.
@Patcon (80)
• Ireland
7 Jan 07
Maybe you could take some time out and do some voluntary work? It would make you feel more useful, you'd meet new friends and get out of the house. I'm sure your wife understands, and whereas I'm not qualified to advise on medication,(I would see a doctor) but I think I qualify as a wife (13 years next week)and I'd say doing little things while you are at home for your wife (laundry, cup of coffee in bed etc) she would appreciate. Do the things other husbands don't have time to do, because they're in the office all day.I'm sorry you've lost your job, but try and look at it as an oppertunity to try something new.Alot of people stay in boring ruts because life never gives them a shove. Maybe this is your chance.Good luck.
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• India
7 Jan 07
kill Depression with doctor and live with happeness. money and job are important but not much in life.
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• Philippines
7 Jan 07
It is kind of touching to know that while you are depressed you still managed to consider the situation of your wife. This is an example of denying oneself of something. I am impressed because some people who are depressed often forget about anything or anyone but themselves and the crisis they're into and all the issues that go with it. True, your wife deserves something better and you too.
@noachide (162)
• India
7 Jan 07
first of all, do not get stressed! Do your best to find a good job again. That might really help you to overcome the depression. Forget the past. Go ahead with the future. Future may have something great in store for you. you dont know. that way, it may bring peace to both of you. goodluck!
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@ahsan15 (334)
• India
7 Jan 07
Go and get a new job.. ya....!!
• India
7 Jan 07
better aply this
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• India
7 Jan 07
Dont get depressed of losing ur job .... you will get a better opportunity in life but give time to ur love life discuss the matter with ur wife ..... be transparent to her maybe she can understand and give you a better option
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