I’m with you when it comes to those feelings. I’m sorry you are going through this. I recommend talking it out more on here, and lately, I’ve been watching Tedx Talks on YouTube about depression, and it has really helped me on days where I’m struggling more than usual. <3

I’m so sorry you are going through all of this

You could use support right now and if your husband isn’t able to give that to you, find someone or a support group who will. Hope you find the support you deserve.

I'm so sorry that you're going through this simplyliving . Hi DS peeps. My husband doesn't tell me that I'm draining or exhausting or anything like that but I know I'm a handful to deal with. Depression is so hard. It affects every aspect of your life and people who have never experienced it do not understand at all. They think they understand, but they really don't know what you go through. It's exhausting for ourselves to deal with everyday. l can understand how it must seem to someone that you live with or see often. So I feel you! I sometimes have self hatred just because I have to put my husband through this shit. He doesn't deserve it and I just wanna be happy and no matter how much I try to be happy, it just backfires on me. I just can't get out of this damn depression so I think we're all in the same boat. We're just trying to make the best of it, trying to get better, and live better lives but most of us seem to always hit that damn wall over and over again unfortunately. It's so tough, but that's why they have sites like this. Where we can all come together and express ourselves and share ideas. I hope you're having a better day. I hope something made you laugh smile today. Take care!! Hugs!!

Hi Sbin
I think that most of us know the pain and debilitation of depression. For me it makes me feel very vulnerable. I wish we could just openly talk about it but there is still a lot of misinformation and stigma about depression.
I am open to chatting (pm). I am struggling too but carry on--sometimes to my
amazement. I think that my husband gets overwhelmed as well, but I can understand. He has his own life to live and is kind and helpful.
He listens and cuddles with me which is helpful but I am sure to let him know that I don't want to be a burden and encourage him to take care of himself. It would be nice is their was a DS group for family members of those who suffer from depression. As they say "It's like any other illness", only realistically it isn't.
So my thoughts are with you and feel free to pm you (I will send you a message). Remember that this is not your fault and we'll all get through this together.

Thank you all so much! I will definitely have to check out that YouTube channel! I started reading some self help books but they only go so far with me.

Have you had a check up recently? Hormones can cause depression as well as low thyroid.