How Can I Help My Husband With His Depression?

Question by Hidden Mickey: How can I help my husband with his depression?
We have been married for 3 years and we have 4 children between us. We both work and have great lives. But every once in a while, he goes thru what he calls “bouts of depression”. I have never dealt with depression myself. So, it’s hard for me to fully understand. I have the mentality of “get over it”. Everything’s fine, smile, move on. But ultimately, I do understand it’s serious for him and that it’s not something he does on purpose. I have so much respect for him and am truly infatuated with him. He is a terrific, educated husband and father. But when the “bouts” come around, I feel helpless. He is quiet, keeps himself secluded and can literally cry like a baby. I feel like we are on eggshells and at any moment, it could all fall apart. It’s quite scary. Does anyone know what I can do? He wants no help, no medication, nothing. But I know we’ve got to do something. Another thing, they seem to come out of nowhere. I can’t tell what triggers it.

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Answer by beer_farts
get him to the Dr and get prozac

Answer by oceanlady580
go on the internet and get as much info on depression, read up on it, be supportive, realize it is not his fault. he may say and do things to drive you nuts,remember its a part of the illness, talk to his dr and get suggestions on what you can do to make things easier for him

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