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Q: Depressed Spouse

asked by: clariti on May 1st, 2006

New User

My husband is depressed. I think there is some family history and he has probably been battling it for years secretly, but I think now its to the point that he can't take it anymore.

Its gotten so bad that he has a moment of anxiety and says he wants to go home (he recently immigrated from another country and we were separated for 9 months), he doesn't want to be here, he is not sure he loves me enough, but he loves me. This confuses me, because the next minute he talks about a future together, buying a house, having kids, etc.
He admits he doesn't feel good about himself and he knows he is sick.
As well, I am not sure he wants to go home because he thinks it will make things better.

What I want to know: is him saying that he is not sure he loves me enough a symptom from his depression or could it be a trigger of his depression?

Any insight from anyone would be appreciated.

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luvkittykats

replied on May 2nd, 2006

Experienced User

I have been living with my boyfriend for over a year now. My depression is pretty bad right now. I have been without insurance and off meds for a while. Sometimes I just want to leave here and go back home. I think about it pretty often. It's like I think that maybe being in a different place would make me feel better.
Anyway depression can cause confusion. It can really play with your thoughts and feelings.

Thats about all I can offer.

Btw- i'm sure he loves you, he is just going through a tough time. If he hasn't seen a psychiatrist you should talk him into going.

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