I hope everyone who has a depressed family member or friend will read this. While suffering from serious depression, I found a good Psychiatrist who was also a Bishop. He helped me find the tools that have changed my life dramatically, and I have so much more joy. The depressed husband in this article is probably not able to think clearly right now, but his wife CAN have faith that he will become well again. It will help her to remember that depression can temporarily rob a person of any joy, and some even become numb. Deep inside, he still loves her, but is unable to cope with much right now because depression can completely drain you of energy to give to a relationship. Even small things will be completely overwhelming for him. I hope she, and others in this situation, will carefully follow Brother Steurer's excellent advice. There IS life and happiness still to come. It is especially important that she have a trusted friend or family member to talk with. A couple of visits with a therapist on her own would also help her learn how to take care of herself and to understand what her husband is experiencing.
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MaryannDecember 22, 2023
I hope everyone who has a depressed family member or friend will read this. While suffering from serious depression, I found a good Psychiatrist who was also a Bishop. He helped me find the tools that have changed my life dramatically, and I have so much more joy. The depressed husband in this article is probably not able to think clearly right now, but his wife CAN have faith that he will become well again. It will help her to remember that depression can temporarily rob a person of any joy, and some even become numb. Deep inside, he still loves her, but is unable to cope with much right now because depression can completely drain you of energy to give to a relationship. Even small things will be completely overwhelming for him. I hope she, and others in this situation, will carefully follow Brother Steurer's excellent advice. There IS life and happiness still to come. It is especially important that she have a trusted friend or family member to talk with. A couple of visits with a therapist on her own would also help her learn how to take care of herself and to understand what her husband is experiencing.
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