introduction - new here

Hi there

I am glad that you found our site and just wanted to welcome you first of all.

I know...it is so hard to deal with depression in and of itself but nobody lives in a vacuum.  We all still have relationships to also contend with. 

I just wrote an article about depression and libido that you might want to read.  There are some antidepressants which are better than others for not decreasing your libido.  You may want to discuss options with your doctor.  It is a hard call to make to weigh the pros and cons of any particular antidepressant.  But there may be one which doesn't affect your libido quite so much.

Keep writing and sharing.  We are here to provide support as much as we can.

I've been through your situation exactly. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in 2002, and have been on an array of medications with some working much better than others. I've found that certain meds, for me, helped me relate to others better along with less side effects. It took a long time to find the right meds for me...and this may sound hokey, but when you have the right medication it is almost like not being on any at all, in the way that your life is balanced and the effects of depression don't touch you. If the meds aren't right, imo, you're impacted by them.

Please take care of yourself and see if your doctor can get you on a better path. Your husband is probably acting out in concern and fear, and this type of situation can spiral unless you're both proactive about it. Like I've said, I've been there, and while my DH did the same thing, we both came out on the other side of it, me feeling better and him understanding my sickness better. I wish you all the best.