I'm suffering from a relapse in what is quite severe depression. My condition kept me off work for months early in the year, and I currently feel like I'm at work, but haven't done anything in weeks (I WFH). DH works and I actually dread him coming home. I want to interact with him as little as possible and keep pushing him away, and I know it is really hurting him. I just don't know how to survive the current situation.
DH wants to talk about stuff and keeps saying things like "you are the best thing that's ever happened to me" or "you're amazing, I love you so much", and I really can't stand it. His "I'm here for you if you want to talk" and caresses are just making me feel awful, even though I feel terribly lonely all the time.
I don't know how to make this period easier for the both of us, but currently we barely interact, as I basically lie in bed and go to sleep and he plays games. I've tried pills, they just make me feel suicidal. I've tried getting therapy, which either hasn't helped or hasn't "fit my symptoms" and the NHS just isn't offering any support. I'm getting really tired of it all and I feel I'll either push DH into an affair or risk divorce. I guess I'm just looking for other couples who have gone through or are going through this and how they cope(d), as I'm honestly not sure how long I can still do this as a couple.
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Mumsnet has not checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you need help urgently or expert advice, please see our domestic violence webguide and/or relationships webguide. Many Mumsnetters experiencing domestic abuse have found this thread helpful: Listen up, everybody
Relationships
Can't deal with DH's presence due to depression
6 replies
Futaridoushi · 08/10/2019 18:25
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.