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Q: Dealing With Loved One's Depression

asked by: James Holmes on January 16th, 2006

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My wife suffers from depression and we are on the verge of divorce. I am concerned about her welfare and love her totally. She is pushing for the divorce and I can't seem to convince her otherwise. She is currently on zoloft (50 mg) and diazepam (10 mg). She also is menopausal. She has lost about 25 percent of her body weight within the last 1.5 years. She is seeing a theropist and uses alcohol and marijuana to help her cope. I can't help but believe that the mixture of drugs and alcohol is complicating her life's decision for divorce. What are your thoughts?

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lmh04

replied on January 16th, 2006

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Divorce

Hi james

i too suffer from depression and at the moment all I want is to be by myself. I am in a long term relationship and so desparately want to love
my partner but I cannot feel anything. I remember the happy times and wish for it to be like that but at the moment I just feel nothing (apart from guilt) for putting him through all this. Try and be patient. I dont want to make any major decisions whilst im feeling depressed cos I dont know if I would be make the right one.

I hope you can hold on a little longer. Take care. Katie

stphnstepfoster

replied on December 30th, 2008

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Hi

I too suffer from a number of psychological disorders and i too am married the best advice for you is to take it one day at a time talk to your wife but also listen and try going to therapy with your mate learn whats going on and i wish you the best of luck.

Remember it will get worse before it gets better so be patient. Bless You!!

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