what do you do when...

United States
March 20, 2007 6:30pm CST
If your spouse is in a depression and you want to reach out to them do you keep encouraging them through out the day or do you just leave them alone? I find leaving them alone makes them more depressed what do you think?
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Shaunee
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
21 Mar 07
I'm not sure I know when I tried to help my ex with his depression he would get mad at me. All I can say is pray for him. Prayer always seems to help.
smurfettewv
@smurfettewv (359)
• United States
21 Mar 07
amen to that lol thanks for the encouragement
Shaunee
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
31 Mar 07
your welome this has alwys seemed to work out for the best.
lonewolfnan
@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
21 Mar 07
What works for one may not work for another.There are times where I just do not want anyone around.But my g/f will ask me if I want her to leave.She allows me the option!She has often sat beside me giving me as much space as I need or ask for.I feel very happy(when I finally come out of that particular depression cycle)she supports me and tries to understand my needs when I can't express myslef.
smurfettewv
@smurfettewv (359)
• United States
21 Mar 07
True true I try to be supportive all I can but when you have 4 kids needing that happiness and daddy time its hard to explain he needs to be alone and then I get resentful as much as I try to be supportive its the human side I guess
margieanneart
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
23 Mar 07
Each person is different. So, you must act according to our situation. Also, pray and pray for them.
tinkutr
@tinkutr (382)
• India
31 Mar 07
i never depressed :D