Supporting a partner with depression
In some ways I feel like depression takes a greater toll than PTSD does. We have dealt with his PTSD for many years and it has improved over time. But in its place is a very dark depression. I feel like a failure because I'm unable to bring him hope. He used to greatly look forward to time spent together. Now it barely seems to register. I know it's not personal, so its not that --it really worries me to see him in such a dark place, and I feel helpless to do anything. He feels suicidal regularly and I have seen enough on MS to know it is a real risk.
He is in therapy once a week. I wish he would increase it to twice a week, but for various reasons that hasn't happened.
Not sure if I'm looking for advice, solidarity or just being heard today, but thank you for allowing me to share.
He is in therapy once a week. I wish he would increase it to twice a week, but for various reasons that hasn't happened.
Not sure if I'm looking for advice, solidarity or just being heard today, but thank you for allowing me to share.