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How To Deal With A Depressed Spouse Struggling With Substance Abuse?

Jun 21 2021
Categories:Love and Relationships

Dealing with a depressed spouse is not easy. It's important to find the right balance of support and distance when you are trying to help someone who has been feeling down for an extended period of time. When your loved one starts feeling better, it will be worth all the effort that you put in during their tough times.

But how do you know if your partner is struggling with depression? Depression is a common illness that affects millions of people every year. Signs include a lack of interest in things they usually enjoy, difficulty concentrating on tasks and feeling sad most or all the time.

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While it is not uncommon for people to feel depressed once in a while, some people suffer from prolonged or chronic depression. If your spouse is struggling with depression, it is important to know how to deal with it.

In this blog, we will discuss some tips on how you can deal with a depressed spouse. Hopefully, these tips will help you to make your loved one feel better and start enjoying life again.

Communicate and Listen To Your Partner

Substance AbuseOne of the best ways to show your support is by communicating and listening to your partner. You have to verbalize that you are present for them and you are ready to listen. It is very important for them to know that they are not alone in the way they feel and that someone is willing to listen without judgement.

When your partner is confiding in you, don't disregard their emotions. Avoid saying things like "It will pass" or "Get over it".  By saying these things, they might feel that you're not understanding them. Try to understand and recognize their feelings.

Finally, ask them how you can help. If they don't know what to do or if they need anything particular from you then it will make the process much easier for both of you.

Create a healthy and positive environment

How To Deal With A Depressed SpouseOne way to support your partner without forcing them to do things they may not be ready for is to foster a healthy and positive environment. Start creating healthy routines like making healthy food available at home, encouraging regular sleep patterns, and inviting them for walks or hikes.

Take note that they may not be willing to eat healthy or stay active but promoting these routines may be helpful in the long run. Healthy routines will not only help your partner but it will also help you out in these challenging times. You must not forget to practice self-care so you can also care for your partner if needed.

Creating a positive environment does not mean you’re disregarding their feelings and forcing them to stay happy. What it means is trying to avoid negative things or situations that may aggravate their depression. For example, avoid shouting or fighting at home that may stress them out further.

Avoid blaming your partner or yourself

When your spouse is depressed, it's not unusual to find something or someone to blame. You might be blaming your partner for going into this depression phase but remember that they also don't want to feel that way.

Speak to your partner and ask them what they believe is causing their depression. If they don't know what it is, don't blame them and don't also blame yourself. If you have not done anything to hurt your partner and are clueless on why they may be feeling depressed, remember that you are not to blame.

Seek professional counseling or treatment

Professional counseling is very important for people struggling with depression. A professional will be able to help your loved one to identify the root cause of their depression. In some cases, this may not be easy but that is where a professional can come in and help you sort it out. The success rate for people who go to therapy has been shown to be very high when compared with those who do not have treatment at all.

If your spouse is also struggling with substance abuse, recommend a professional addiction treatment facility that specializes in dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis treatment center will be able to help your spouse address both the depression and the substance abuse at the same time.

Remember that when speaking to your partner about seeking treatment, make sure that they understand that you are doing this because you want them to get better.  If they are hesitant, you might have to encourage them a little more and remind your spouse that this is for the best of their health as well as your relationship.

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, help is available.

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