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[Bubble5]

Hello, I am new here, I have recently just been diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression. I know it has been taking a toll on my relationship with my husband, he is very supportive but I can tell that it is starting to effect him. I am trying so hard to fight to get through this. Does anyone have any tips of they were able to manage and overcome their anxiety and depression?

[Kat_21]

Hi! I'm not too good with tips on how to overcome it. Meditation has helped me, and so has counseling. But I wanted to say if you need a friend, or someone to vent to, I'm here for you.

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I wish I could tell you there is cure but that would be lying. I have learned through our family history, education, and treatment is that depression and/or anxiety can be managed.

One of the things I had to do was educate and retrain how I think. Through treatment via my psychiatrist (handling my medications) and my therapist (handling by talking things over and education) I can perhaps 90% of the time manage my psychiatric issues. One of the treatments known as Dialectic Behavior Therapy and other more broad Cognitive Behavior Therapy can help. Like physical training it has to become part of your lifestyle and it can help with your relationship. Though really involving your husband may even benefit him if he's willing. The idea behind this generally speaking is to change the way you think about things. Nothing is a 100% but it has shown to be helpful for me. You can look up these treatments or ask your psychiatrist. There is tons of info on the internet and it works best when you learn with others going through the same mental health issues. Support groups on line or maybe in your local town/city.

One of the things they teach is to reach out to others in the same boat and you're all ready done one of the excises taught by coming to this forum. I hope you will find the support that I found here. You are always welcome to chat with me too if you would like via direct messaging. Or there are a lot of people to choose from when they start offering.

I hope something of what I have said helps. Otherwise you are always welcome to chat publicly when you need support.

[Ladybug9]

First, you are blessed to have a husband who stands beside you! And yes, it can affect him eventually, and the reason it affects him is because I"m sure he feels helpless. Communication at all times is key and maybe seeing someone who deals with depression/anxiety patients can help you both deal with how to get through it together. There's no shame in getting help. Not at all.

[froggymom88]

Hello and welcome. Try to take each day one at a time. Be sure to do some nice things for yourself and say positive, encouraging statements to yourself throughout the day. You might find some helpful tips at this link bit.ly/2DfnvlQ. Wishing you good things and days ahead.