tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780023021495440823.post7077305966081576264..comments2010-07-29T07:23:19.595-07:00Neil Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10168824672796810309noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780023021495440823.post-90677804116420127362008-08-14T11:15:00.000-07:002008-08-14T11:15:00.000-07:00Wondering if there is anyone on this blog who is concerned about their depression and anxiety havng an adverse affect on their children (and spouse)? How do you deal with that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780023021495440823.post-39134471210448066352007-10-10T06:05:00.000-07:002007-10-10T06:05:00.000-07:00I am a spouse too and I echo Rissa's comments. It would be really nice to be able to share with others experiencing the same thing.<BR/><BR/>I also wonder about the effectiveness of treatment. Specifically: 1) How involved should I be the treatment my depressed husband is receiving? If he had cancer I would be present at all his appointments as his advocate and best friend. Obviously being present at all his counseling sessions is not advisable but I don't think being totally removed from everything is best either. My reading tells me that I am important in the healing process. So, how involved should I be in his treatment?<BR/><BR/>2) What results can be expected from counseling sessions? How many counseling sessions are usually necessary? It there as specified number or is it normal for a person to see a counselor for years without any lasting behavioral changes?<BR/><BR/>3) How do women who are married to men who are depressed cope with the fact that their husbands are not earning an income?<BR/><BR/>Any ideas would be welcome.Susynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780023021495440823.post-34240497724867557472007-10-04T05:02:00.000-07:002007-10-04T05:02:00.000-07:00I am a spouse, and it would be nice to just have others to blog with who are going through the same things.rissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780023021495440823.post-66219944876644254132007-10-01T04:53:00.000-07:002007-10-01T04:53:00.000-07:00My mother was diagnosed with bi-polar over thirty years ago - then it was called manic depressive disorder - she has chosen to ignore her conditin all these years. Now in her 80's, it seems impossible to trust her in conversations. She alienates most people - I love her but recognize we will never have a "real" relationship. Wondering if there is a support group (on line) for mature children of old parents where ideas on improving the quality of relationship in spite of the condition is discussed.Patricia of Prout's Necknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780023021495440823.post-15755116211643694782007-09-29T08:52:00.000-07:002007-09-29T08:52:00.000-07:00Just being able to "talk" to others going through the same things (mood swings, med changes, ups and downs, etc.) would be wonderful. And giving and getting encouragement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com