From my own research on depression and ADs I know that there is only one way at this point that the depressed can help their situation. They have to first admit the problem comes from within and stop trying to blame others. They then need to find a counselor that will help them to learn the signals of an on coming depressive period and to help them learn skills that will help them to cope during those periods.
The problem with AD's is that they are addictive. You can't go cold turkey without the chance of a major depressive episode. They also loose their effectiveness over time and may actually cause a more depressive situation. To get off them takes a doctors supervision and a long time to gradually reduce the dosage.
Unfortunately most severely depressed are convinced they cannot live without ADs.
I believe that MLC is just another symptom of their depression. Until they can get the right kind of support they will probably never get well.
So, like you, I have to admit I cannot help her. I need to focus on my daughters and myself. For their well being and my own, I need to put my wife on the back burner and let her deal with her own situation. I need to recharge myself and find a new life.
You need to do the same.
Twisting on Life's Rope Me53 W53 M20 D21 D19 D16 BD 2-2013 D final 1-2015 _________________________ "Dream about tomorrow, Live for today, Learn from yesterday"
