Hi my name is Chrissy. My husband has major depression, with panic and anxiety disorder. It took him two years to actually leave the house. For six year I never let anyone know there was anything wrong untill 9 months ago. He told me he wanted to commit suicied and my 11 year old daughter told me she would watch him while I was at work. that was the straw that broke me. Luckily I work in a mental hospital with my husbands doctor. I went to work and told his doctor what was going on then he was admitted to the hospital. things seem to be getting  better but then his meds quit working and now is down at the bottom again. The doctor is recomending ECT therapy but his family is telling me no. They are also not helping me watch him all the time. I work two jobs have a family plus go to school full time. I know I am going to make it but my worry is him. Sometimes you want to just give up and throw your sucker in the dirt but if you did that then you let lifes challenges beat you no matter how down you are. Believe me I cant even seperate myself from work and home. I spend 24 hours a day taking care of kids husband and patients. The only me time I have is at school sitting in a class listening to lectures. For me at this point in time giving up isn't an option. One way or another I am going to make it. I know if everyone else would look at their problems as challenges and not problems they will be able to overrcome them. If there is ever anyone that would like to email me my email is crradford@valdosta.edu.