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Depression / anxiety in Dad

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RmbCarey · 10/09/2019 22:41

Hi all

My husband has suffered from anxiety for many years, and largely he manages it well.
However his anxiety and now depression is getting steadily worse. I'm 34 weeks pregnant and never really know what I'm going to come home to.
Sometimes he's fine, but often he's incredibly moody or sad. He just wants to sleep (which is very frustrating for me given how tired I am).
I'm trying to get him to get help but mental health services move so slowly and he's not very good at being proactive.
I'm starting to feel very lonely. It's very difficult to have any sort of conversation with him. I'm trying to get the house organised but need his help. He's working a lot at the moment so doesn't have loads of time. I'm exhausted from working full time, trying to sort out the dog, look after the house and try and look after him. I'm not sure how I'm going to manage with a baby as well. I find myself wondering if he even wants a baby anymore (we went through a lot of miscarriages before we got to this point).
Is there anything anyone knows of that might help him? Or help me to deal with him?

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faelavie · 11/09/2019 01:24

I'm 35 weeks pregnant, my husband also suffers from anxiety and is certainly going through it at the moment. I remember when taking medical histories at my booking appointment the midwife told me to keep an eye on my husband, as expectant dads go through a lot of emotions too and it can affect any current mental health issues. So far I am trying to give him as much reassurance and support as possible. We both work full time though so it's hard. I try and get him to talk about his feelings with me and it seems to help. Just trying to make him feel involved and loved. I understand that it can be difficult when you are feeling lonely yourself plus pregnancy hormones.

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