I Battle Depression On My Own

It's been a very hard couple days for me. My wife has really struggled in not doing what she used to be able to do and she cries a lot more these days. All I can do is hold her and try to comfort her. It gets harder every day for me to try and cheer her up when I am struggling to stay positive on my own. I have reached out to a few friends for help but they are too busy and don't have time. My family hasn't wanted to talk with me for years. I can't get support from my wife since she has a terminal disease and her family is struggling enough. I've always been there for everyone in my life through the years. I didn't think it was too much to ask to have someone to help me through this, but it seems it is too much to ask.

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Hope70 · F

I'm sorry for the trial you are having to endure. It always seems unless someone has been where you've been then they do not know how to respond. It's sad in this world that so many takers but few givers. People don't want to support those who are hurting in this world no matter what they are struggling with. I found when I went through many trauma's in my life that writing and just getting those locked up feelings out helped a lot. Talking to someone like a pastor or even counseling can help if you are ready to do so. Try to not be too hard on yourself and know that it's okay to express whatever feelings you may have inside. Sending positive prayers your way that you'll find the strength in yourself to get through this.