Just before my marriage, I knew my wife had depression. Now we have been together for more than 12 years.
She has never recovered from depression thoroughly, so I have accepted this is a lifelong situation. I agree with the point "when they talk, listen." Because in my experience, the talk will become an argument finally. And that will hurt everyone in this family. So let's listen.
My sincere advice is to think twice when you love someone with depression. It will be very hard.
1. As the partner, you will be in a dilemma. You can not force them to see the doctors or take the medicines, as it's irrespective. And you are not willing to do nothing, you want to help.
2. Sometimes it's a competition. Either you will help your partner out or your partner will destroy you. You might feel the only one you can help is yourself.
So think twice. If you still decide to move on, you need to find out a way to take care of yourself. So that you can stay on this hard journey.
She has never recovered from depression thoroughly, so I have accepted this is a lifelong situation. I agree with the point "when they talk, listen." Because in my experience, the talk will become an argument finally. And that will hurt everyone in this family. So let's listen.
My sincere advice is to think twice when you love someone with depression. It will be very hard.
1. As the partner, you will be in a dilemma. You can not force them to see the doctors or take the medicines, as it's irrespective. And you are not willing to do nothing, you want to help. 2. Sometimes it's a competition. Either you will help your partner out or your partner will destroy you. You might feel the only one you can help is yourself.
So think twice. If you still decide to move on, you need to find out a way to take care of yourself. So that you can stay on this hard journey.