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I just don't know what to do.
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I don't even know where to start...
About 3 weeks ago my DH was diagnosed with heart disease... This has become a massive blow to his mental health (he has had severe depression issues for many years). So apart from it being a shock for him which has sent him spirally downwards my own mental health has taken a huge hit too. I don't know what to do to help him. He has closed himself off and won't communicate, he hasn't been to work in 2 weeks and I am trying to ensure that his life at home is as pleasant as possible but I am having trouble processing this and have become severely depressed myself which is affecting work and our home life (we have a 20mth DS). Sometimes I just feel like I wish he would die and then that would solve all of our problems. I know I don't mean this, but it seems like the only viable solution. I have been to see the GP and have gotten a referral to a psychologist. Personally I am not open to taking meds. I have been receiving a lot of flack from his mother (who I usually get along with stupendously) about his health and lifestyle choices which is making me feel guilty. I have told her that I am his partner and not his keeper.
He has been to see a psychologist and has been referred to a psychiatrist. I don't know if I can help him if he goes further down hill.
I guess what I am asking is does anyone have any suggestions or comments
Thanks,
Z's Mumma
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