I think for me, the biggest betrayal I felt by my husband in regard to my depression was due to his insisting that 'it was all in my head'. That I could somehow snap out of it if I just tried.
GRRRR!
Heh. I guess I can laugh about it now...
You see, I was trying everything I knew of to make myself feel better, but in reality, I was just doing more of the same, which led to a downward spiral.
I'm trying to DB my depression, although I WANT to divorce my depression!
I think that the web site JJ recommended would be really helpful to you and anyone else trying to deal with someone else's depression.
JJ,
I think that website will help me too. Thank you for posting it!
Now, I've been to my share of psychiatrists. But, I have to say, 2 of the 3 kept falling asleep on me. I finally figured out that I needed to schedule my appointments early in the morning rather than right after their lunch. Sheesh!
As for the 3rd, he wasn't Solution Based. Just talk talk talk....bleh!
I've found that Michele is right...whatever you focus on expands. So, I know not to focus on my bad feelings! And so, I hated having to pay someone expensive fees to do just that!
Double Grrr!
Now, I try to stay focused on what works. And what works for me:
