Is there anything that will help me with situational depression and anxiety?

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My DH is v unwell with a chronic long term condition and it’s looking like he may have to go into hospital. Last time he was there he was there for 6 weeks and then spent another 2 months recovering at home with my help.

I already feel tearful, angry, uptight, crushed, and can’t tolerate anyone asking how I am. I’m trying to hold it together for him but the truth is I’m not sure I can. I feel depressed that this is my life but then crushing guilt as it is not DH fault he is so ill.

Is there any medication I could ask my doctor for to help me through this time? I’m loathe to go onto any drugs permanently but I can’t see how I can carry on without some help to cope.

Please speak to the GP. It will be hard to support your husband if you are feeling you are only just holding it together. Antidepressants could certainly help you and make what you are going through easier to manage, you don’t have to be on them permanently, plenty of people have them for several months then come off them when things improve.
I speak from experience as I have a DH with a long term condition who has spent several weeks at a time in hospital with a long recovery at home. It’s tough, exhausting and lonely. I hope DH doesn’t have to stay in too long and your GP is understanding

Thanks @Blankblankblank and I do hope your DH is now fully recovered.

Chronic conditions are so cruel.

I’m actually feeling a little better this evening but I know there are very tough times ahead. If he ends up being admitted to hospital I will speak to my GP as you suggest. I’m just worried about being trapped on them long term, I also struggle with my weight so that concerns me (BMI is now under 30 though).