How can I help my spouse understand the permanent changes? Depression has made me into a different person than I was for the first 20 years of our marriage and as much as I'd like to be who I was before, I will never be the same. It's breaking my spouse's heart. Any suggestions?
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Q: Permanent change and the marital strain.
Answers (1)
10/19/08 12:07pm
Hi Jay:
I would assume that you are taking an antidepressant, and if not, why not? If it's not working, then speak with your psychiatrist about finding one that works. With today's medications, there's no excuse not to do something that can help.
The next thing you should definitely do, is seek marital counseling. You can't change how your spouse is feeling about this situation, but a professional can.
You can find one at Psychology Today.
Best of luck,
Dr. Diana Walcutt
*Dr. Walcutt is a Psychologist. Dr. Walcutt's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.
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