Hi mich and welcome to the bb forums. We are here to support each and to help each other through a tough time or just for someone to talk to. Can I ask if you see someone regarding your depression? Like a gp or counsellor or psych? If not it is something I suggest you do. I am so much better after seeing someone and getting the help I needed. Depression can affect anyone. It can affect any gender, race, age, sexuality, religion etc. There isn't a definite cause to it however there can be some environment triggers as well as genetics involved. It can be really hard to explain it too a loved one. If they don't understand it then they may struggle too often be supportive. Have you given him any resources to read on it? Has he ever been educated on mental illness from a doctor (has he ever gone to an appointment with you?) A thing to help explain it to him is to show him a video. There are great ones that help explain it on YouTube. I suggest showing him one called Black Dog by world health organisation. It gives a visual representation to the condition. Another thing I suggest is that when you are struggling you ask for help. Come on the forums, ask for your husbands help to look after the grandson, try have open communication. I think it would really help you feel less overwhelming.
