need help with wife

[carguy874]

need help with how to help my wife. With anxiety and depression. She is getting go

to day.

[carguy874]

to go home today

[LiveandLetLive42]

Where was she? I was in a hospital for a bit and was told after to continue getting help. But let her slowly adapt back into the home life too. She’s probably been through a lot. She’ll need meds, therapy, psychiatrist and a lot of support from you!! Just be patient and kind. I’m sure you are! It’s tough being in your position. My husband has to deal with me and he’s learned to not be so pushy but encourage me. When I came home, he didn’t overwhelm me. He allowed me to settle back in. Just be there for her the best you can!

[Dolphin14]

I agree with giving her a little space. Support her and listen. People don't often listen because they don't understand the battle.

You will be very supportive. You have reached out here so it shows how caring you are.

Try not to take things personally. It's something within us. It's not you. Sometimes our words don't come out right. I'm speaking for myself. I may get so frustrated at what's happening with me that I can get a little sharp or angry.

My husband now knows if I say today is not a good day for me to just not ask me things that aren't important. Some days I just don't care about " life stuff". We have settled into a routine and I'm sure you will too.

I wish you both well.

[KittenMittens22]

I would say to stick to routines, they can be comforting to know what to expect in the day. Encourage activities that are fun or spark creativity or encourage to journal. Encourage continuing therapy. Try to be intune to needs. Don’t bombard with a lot of questions. Listen and try to be understanding; you don’t have to know what it feels like to understand pain and saddness. Sometimes someone just sitting quietly with you or holding you is a comfort.