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.
Even though dealing with this depression has been a huge impact on our relationship, the little things always shine through. Yesterday, he made me a wonderful breakfast. Today he held me and told me he loved me. The little things always shine through all the darkness and pain. I hold on to these wonderful moments because I know that he is trying his best. Even though he is struggling he breaks through and shows me he cares. Even though these moments happened all the time before but are only scarce now, the fact that he is still trying and showing me that he appreciates me really helps.
It's the little things that add up to make something better. Somehow I am able to focus on those little beautiful moments with him. These help me get through my day without bursting into tears every few minutes. Because of these moments, I know he's still in there. The man that I fell in love with is still there but just buried by this illness.
What are the wonderful moments that you experience and see with the person you love most even though they are dealing with depression? I think taking the time to remember and embrace the good things will help us overcome the bad.
It's the little things that add up to make something better. Somehow I am able to focus on those little beautiful moments with him. These help me get through my day without bursting into tears every few minutes. Because of these moments, I know he's still in there. The man that I fell in love with is still there but just buried by this illness.
What are the wonderful moments that you experience and see with the person you love most even though they are dealing with depression? I think taking the time to remember and embrace the good things will help us overcome the bad.
I try my best to keep these thoughts at the forefront of my mind... It can be hard to think of the good when it is so outweighed by the bad. But it brings a smile to my face when I do :)
I try my best to keep these thoughts at the forefront of my mind... It can be hard to think of the good when it is so outweighed by the bad. But it brings a smile to my face when I do :)