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Suggest Remedy To Overcome Depression

My husband had a severe episode of depression about 2 years ago which resulted in him having a year off work . Over the period he gradually improved with anti depressants and counselling howecver over the past month he has gone downhill again. He came to my workplace this morning to tell me he couldn't face work again and is feeling very edgy, tense and didn't know what to do. He has made an appointment to see his GP but not until next week and is seeing his counsellor again tomorrow. I am sooo worried about him and also the financial implications as I cannot sustain us and he doesn't get paid when off work - we can't cope financially if this spirals and certainly mentally I am not strong enough to go through this again myself as I am now suffering from a degenerative back problem which leeaves me in much pain and feeling very low myself. What can I do to help him and me?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Depression is a mental disorder and it needs psychotherapy, change of life style and meditation along with medication. The first three helps to have a positive attitude towards life and the mental disorder. Those also helps in management. The medicine help in management of depression. Motivation is the key. As his wife, you are the person who should keep him motivated. At this jucture, with all those problems you too have, the best way is to be yourself motivated. I advise, for you, will be to consult the counselor (psychologist) for self. You too need motivation therapy. Take care.

If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Remedy To Overcome Depression

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Depression is a mental disorder and it needs psychotherapy, change of life style and meditation along with medication. The first three helps to have a positive attitude towards life and the mental disorder. Those also helps in management. The medicine help in management of depression. Motivation is the key. As his wife, you are the person who should keep him motivated. At this jucture, with all those problems you too have, the best way is to be yourself motivated. I advise, for you, will be to consult the counselor (psychologist) for self. You too need motivation therapy. Take care. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.