In Tandem--MLC and Depression

[late30s]

A few things that can be done to help a depressed spouse.

If you are able to take over preparing meals, you can make some dietary changes that can help your spouse to get out of the depression. A quick internet search returns many great suggestions. Add some dark, leafy greens or some walnuts to the diet.

Sunlight helps to fight depression. When W was relatively normal, she acknowledged this. If your spouse will leave the house, plan more outdoor activities. Take a walk together, take the kids to the park, etc. If they won't leave the house, do your best to keep the living areas as sunny as possible. Open all the shades, try to get some fresh air moving through the house if the weather allows it.

These things certainly won't fix your spouse, but it may just pull them far enough out of the black pit of despair for them to find the strength to seek help.

If you find that your spouse has lost the zeal for life, arm yourself with as much information as possible. Not just in the signs of depression, but in the ways that you can help.