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What do I do when my husband is depressed?

Profile: Royz1
Royz1 on May 29, 2016
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I think you should try to listen to him about what is making him feel like that. I know that when im depressed i need someone to listen to me i thelps me alot. Moreover you can try take him to a place to both like and you can sit and talk about it or just have a break and have some fun together !. Hope i could help.
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Profile: TeenWolf
TeenWolf on May 29, 2016
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As a wife you should be supportive to him during this time maybe he's having a hard time adjusting to new changes or maybe he just needs someone to talk to like his loving wife :)
Profile: BabyKirby
BabyKirby on Jun 1, 2016
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Just let him know you are there for him. He may not want to talk. And that's o.k. Sometimes we just need assurance that we are not alone.
Profile: wayfairer
wayfairer on Jun 1, 2016
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This is a tough question to answer because the best answer is going to be heavily tailored to what is going on in both the lives of you and your husband. The first thing you can do is make sure you are in a somewhat okay headspace yourself - you can't pour from an empty cup. Do you know what is causing your husbands depression? Have you mapped out where it came from, when it started, and have you asked him in detail about what you can do to help? Communication is your strongest tool in your toolbox here. Remember though that this is about him, and it has to come from him at a pace he can handle. Feel free to message me more if you would like some more conversation about this important topic!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 2, 2016
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Show him love and support, it would be good for him to know that he can count on you to be there for him.
Profile: Oniichan
Oniichan on Jun 2, 2016
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You have to know what type of person your husband is. If he is the kind that doesn't like to talk about his problems, just let him know in a subtle way that you are there for him if you need him. Let him come to you if he feels the need to, do not pressure or suffocate him. Just be there for him.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 3, 2016
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be the spouse you are when you were marrying him and love him endlessly as you did when you were saying your vows.
Profile: SmellyCat89
SmellyCat89 on Jun 3, 2016
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First of all, be warm and supportive. Don't judge -- depression often does not have a reason, it just happens. Listen to him. Also, do the simple things he must have that he loves, either long walks or delicious food. For many, music tends to soothe them, also.
Profile: brightmountain
brightmountain on Jun 5, 2016
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It can be difficult to help an adult with depression because they really have to be the ones who are proactive and tackle the situation head-on. The best thing you can do for your husband is be supportive of him. Try talking to him about how he feels and avoid any judgement. It could also be helpful to encourage him to go out and do things that he enjoys or has enjoyed because depressed people tend to isolate themselves. If the situation calls for it, you might want to consider talking about seeing a mental health professional that can help him through it.
Profile: HawaiianAir
HawaiianAir on Jun 5, 2016
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If your husband is depressed, there are many different angles from which you can approach the situation. One thing to consider is that you may want him to talk about if he knows why he's depressed or if he needs to see a counselor. Another way in which you can help your husband with sadness is to get him to go see a counselor with you. This sometimes is less severe and easier for a person to deal with their feelings. Husbands, boyfriends, and significant others suffer from depression and feeling blue just as much as anyone else. Seeking counseling or therapy is the best route. Good luck convincing them - sometimes husbands are stubborn!
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