Tips

[ReneT]

Any tips on helping my husband through episodes of depression? The episodes are random and sometimes only last a day or two.

[hurtingheart1]

It’s really great loving and supportive that you want to help him!! Good for you posting on this👏🏼I don’t knw the situation of coarse but I’d say at least just be a good listing ear maybe ask what maybe could help him? Rest a, a back rub maybe talking it out or listening to Beautiful music, something healthy to eat try exercise or watching something funny?? Laughter can b healing and animals or pets can be a comfort. He’s fortunate to have you!!☺️

[brokenlight]

I think the best support to someone going through a depression spell is listening & comforting... and sometimes a little tough love.

I’m glad he has you ✨

[Hidden]

Hmm it’s a difficult one because it depends on what their comfort is .

I’ll give you my examples and you can change according to your husband.

When I’m going through a bad patch. I like to be comfortable and cosy. So my husband will encourage me to get into my comfy clothes . He’ll close the curtains because he knows darkness helps me. He’ll give me a hot water bottle because warmth comforts me. And just stays around but doesn’t overwhelm me either. He’ll also remind me of good happy times or show me photos of our travels. He’ll sometimes encourage me to go on a walk with him.

Lots of shoulder cries and cuddles too .

Kind of how we look after sick people but who are also grieving something. Hope that makes sense