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Had Severe Depression, Suicidal, Been Stressed, Possible Breast Cancer. Was Sexually Assaulted. What Will Help?

Hi my Husband has always had severe depression,as he was sexually assaulted by his father as a child. He has been given Cymbalta 60mgs, sees a Physcologist ,has attempted suicide once. He starts to feel better then stops taking his med ,and we are back to square one how can I get through to him he can,t not take the regularly. We always have stress in our lives from just different life situation ,family health etc. He just can,t seem to cope in these situations anymore. I have to always be the strong one, but I feel I,m not coping I,m in the process of having test for ? Breast Cancer, I could do with some support myself. Thanks for any feedback Sandy
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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Hi Sandy,

I understand that you are going through a very difficult time. Your husband will do much better if he can be regular in his medicines and in following up with his doctor. He needs to be explained that these medicines need to be continued for some time even after getting well so that he doesn't fall ill again. He also needs to be told that he should take the decision of stopping medicines only after discussing it with his doctor. At the same time, it also needs to be assessed why he is unwilling to continue his medicines. If it is due to some adverse effects, then this should be discussed with his doctor so that your husband can be put on a medicine which he will have no difficulty in continuing. Please also gently tell your husband that since you are not well yourself, you would appreciate it if he can take his medicines properly so that at least he keeps well.

I hope this helps you. Best wishes.
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Had Severe Depression, Suicidal, Been Stressed, Possible Breast Cancer. Was Sexually Assaulted. What Will Help?

Hi Sandy, I understand that you are going through a very difficult time. Your husband will do much better if he can be regular in his medicines and in following up with his doctor. He needs to be explained that these medicines need to be continued for some time even after getting well so that he doesn t fall ill again. He also needs to be told that he should take the decision of stopping medicines only after discussing it with his doctor. At the same time, it also needs to be assessed why he is unwilling to continue his medicines. If it is due to some adverse effects, then this should be discussed with his doctor so that your husband can be put on a medicine which he will have no difficulty in continuing. Please also gently tell your husband that since you are not well yourself, you would appreciate it if he can take his medicines properly so that at least he keeps well. I hope this helps you. Best wishes.