Help - I dont know who to turn to

[Helios007]

Hi All,

I am a parent of a 6 month old and 6 year old. Since Child birth my partner says she is depressed but is not ready to seek medical help. this has now esclated in the last few days holding me responsible for her depression. There is constant screaming at me (I have not responded or reacted to it), I am at my wits end what to do and who to turn to.

She has recently started drinking again, and it says it helps her sleep. I am not sure if alcohol and depression are interlinked. I refused to get drinks once and I have had it handed it back to me for 3 days. Everything I do is incorrect. I have now started doubting myself and am desperately looking for resources to help me cope and educate my kids around this as well.

Even with our first child for the first 6-8 months she said she was depressed but this time its really viscious.

Looking for any suggestion / help / support.

[Soberlicious96]

Hi Helios,

Yes, alcohol IS a depressant and is likely to be contributing to your partner's decline.

May I suggest that if you are affected by her drinking, that you could maybe try Al-anon? Al-anon is a fellowship of peer support for those who have been, or are affected by someone else's drinking. The contact number for Al-anon here in Austraila is 1300 ALANON (1300 252 666).

I wish you all the best in getting the help and support you need.

[Helios007]

Thanks heaps for sending this through

[Soberlicious96]

You're welcome, Helios. Take care.

And don't forget, BB is always here for you too. xo