
Depression Supporters Support Group
This community is dedicated to spouses, children, relatives, co-workers and others who are actively supporting someone suffering from depression or other serious mental illness. Depression can bring about intense sadness, melancholia or despair that has advanced to the point of being disruptive, which can have a grave impact on the ability of others trying to help.
I've spent the last 3-4 months watching my wife spiral downhill without even knowing what was going on until 2 months ago. Just like you, I'm also telling her daily that I'm here and love her very much. Even though I was doing that and constantly asking how I could help, I was feeling as though I wasn't helping at all.
Last week, we celebrated our 5th anniversary. In one of the cards she gave me, she said that she was amazed at how much my love and support had helped her.
It may not seem like it, but I'm willing to say that letting her know you're there and that you love her is doing more than you may think. Until last week, I didn't have a clue how much I was helping by just saying it.