Frequent poster but NC for this.
I'm really confused about my situation and could do with some objective opinions.
Married to DH for 10 years, together 15. 2 DC aged 1 and 5. We have had quite a stressful year or so, managing the kids, illness, work etc. Neither of our boys sleep well which doesn't help.
I've noticed DH drinking much more than usual. He suffers from anxiety and struggles with the baby, although he is wonderful with the 5 year old and more than pulls his weight around the house. Our relationship feels tense at times, and on two occasions he has been pretty nasty to me during arguments after drinking. He's said hurtful things that have shocked me to the point I spoke to Womens Aid as I felt it had crossed a line. I think he's depressed.
I've suffered PND and anxiety myself so I've been under care of my GP for this. I mentioned issues in our marriage to doctor and used the words 'verbally/emotionally abusive' to describe these arguments.
I'm now terrified that because of my choice of words that doctor will refer to social work which would be awful for something I consider to be a temporary stressed induced thing. Would the doctor have told me if he was going to refer? My anxiety is in overdrive about this. Please be kind.