"Typical male depression is very different than typical female depression. Male depression tends to be focused externally, which often is code for blaming the wife or close loved ones. Please read more about male depression."
Sorry.. Flowmom... we seem to be running into each other. I don't wan't to be offensive in any way.. but..
Originally Posted By: ReelingW/aSmile
He's coping with (what his Ic has helped him define) guilt (over putting me through all of this) and depression (lack of interest in much of anything). I am seeing the results in that he is coming home earlier/working from home more, before he would avoid coming home as long as possible. He is calling me more. He is less irritable in general. He is able to focus more on his work when he is working. He has also learned to look at his situations from a different angle. Thinking about what advice he would give someone in his shoes.
This does not seem to be a "external" (typical male) depression. To me.. and my crazy thoughts.. this guy just really does not have a "great" counselor. This C is a IC. He/She (IC) is focusing on his issues. The results as defined by ReelingW have me a bit concerned.
Your comments as far as communication are.. spot on!!
Relax Eat Think Act normal React.. Smartly. Do something different. Emulate. Do Work.
