When Your Husband Struggles with Depression

Take heart—there's hope for him and you.

Cheri Fuller

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February 05, 2008 8:48 PM

Miesha Wilson

Thank you so much for sharing your story. My husband is going is battleing depression right now and I felt helpless at first, but I know I have to hold it together and with God on our side and the physicians I know we are going to make it. I just feel so helpless at times because I don't know how I missed the initial signs. I will continue to pray and be as loving and supportive as I can be to him. Thank you and God bless.

August 11, 2007 7:36 AM

Cathy

I am the one in our family that struggles with depression, well, actually it is bipolar. Most of the time it is depression that I suffer with. When I read this article, it was to get the perspective of my husband. He is amazing and supportive even when I am at my very worst. He refuses to give up on us no matter how "crazy" I become. That security in itself gives me the strength to get the help that I need to have hope and get help. I have been through many medication "cocktails" and some have worked and some have not. I count on my husband's strength and thank God every day that He sent him to me. Please, caregivers! Let your spouse know that you are in this for the long haul. I know that security is desperately needed in a depressed life. After that, there can be hope for recovery.

July 09, 2007 11:50 PM

livin4jesus

I was so encouraged by your transparency, and real help in your article. I have been married for 15 years, and believe my husband has struggled off and on with depression for most all of those years. We are finally facing the issue and getting help, as he is no longer able to "snap out of it". Thank you for offering hope, scripture, and other real life examples. Too many Christians are too quick to over spiritualize, and make you feel like if you just read or pray harder things will change. Thank you for your kindness, and willingness to share. God Bless you!!