tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780023021495440823.post7077305966081576264..comments2007-10-12T12:21:43.846-07:00Stacey Leibowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07924232982057836662noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag: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