Submitted by PoisonIvy on 08/11/2014.
My husband, like many of the spouses here, has depression and anxiety along with ADHD. As far as I know, he's not taking any medication now ("they don't help," his words). He's not in therapy. I think he seemed better when on meds and in therapy. Tonight, the death of Robin Williams is weighing heavily on me. Any ideas for encouraging a person with untreated mental health issues to get back into treatment? Thank you.
I have no answer but I have empathy
Submitted by I'm So Exhausted on
Rosered,
I too had some really harsh looks at reality after the death of Robin Williams. It was not too long after that happened, that my spouse seemed extra despondent - and later that specific night I could not locate the rope to tie out the dog for its potty break. I panicked. Where was it? No, he would not do THAT to his daughter? Would he? And then I found the rope on the counter in the dining room. And burst out in tears over the whole upheaval of my emotions.
So yes, I do not know what to do. I do not know how to help him see how really depressed he is - and not just over our marriage. He is depressed in general.
There are so many things going on for him. I do not know if it is ADHD, untreated ADHD, or something totally different.
I really understand his happiness is not in my control. When you love someone, it is hard to know how to not watch them suffer. I find no comfort WHAT SO EVER in the knowledge that if he did do something drastic, it would not be my fault. Sigh.