Saturday, September 17, 2011
What Can I Do?
I am the spouse of someone who suffers from depression. I do not belong in that club, nor do I want to. But the club I belong to ( family members) is tough to belong to. It is frustrating to want to do something to help but I don't know how to. I want to make it all better. I want to make it go away.I want him to be happy again. I want to fix his depression. Sometimes I get" Life Depressed", but that goes away. That is just the blues.Mental illness doesn't go away. It gets treated but is always hiding around a corner.Sometimes I want to yell at him & say why can't you just deal with it & pull yourself out of it! But I know that can't be done. Sometimes I want it to be about me.But I am not sick.I am halfway sick.I am in the Family Members Club.
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Meg, I am sorry. Its a tough going. maybe you check with your local community center. Usually they have group or know of, groups for partners of mentally affected people. depression sucks. Big warm hug
ReplyDeletePaula
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Hey Meg! I wish I could be there to hug you and tell you it would be all better, but I can't do either. I can however, offer my prayers. They work wonders. I will definitely start praying for you and your hubby today and will continue to pray until you tell me all is better. If you would like, send me an e-mail to just vent. I understand how that can be therapeutic. My e-mail is p.creek54@gmail.com. I am a good listener. Would you mind if I placed you on my Blog Prayer line? I won't until I hear from you.
ReplyDeleteRemember, you definitely have a "support system" in Red's community. We all love you.
Be sure and e-mail me soon!
God Bless,
PJ