Hi all,
Does anyone know of any good resources for the partners of people with depression. My husband is having a hard time understanding my illness and had said to me he doesn't know how to handle the situation. I have looked at the bb resources but they seem to be aimed at partners who are acting as carers. My hubby isn't my carer (i'm still working, talking care of myself ect) but I need him to understand what I'm going though (as much as someone who has never experienced depression can)
I need him to be more supportive but I don't think this can happen till he has some empathy for my situation. I am doing my very best to get better but feel that he is hindering me. Yesterday we had a fight (over something really silly) and I told him he is supposed to be on my side and his reply was that I'm not even on my side. This upset me as I had just have my first session with my psychologist so yes, I am on my side. I left the house for a while and when I came back he apologized and we are fine now but I know it will happen again sooner or later if he doesn't have any insight into depression.
He has been to the GP with me and maybe it would be useful for him to come to one of my counseling sessions in the future Till I'm ready for that I'm hoping someone knows of some good literature that could help.
Thanks
