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Mental Health Support

kimbutgar

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6. I feel for you my husband just retired and is in computer card games all days and doesn't want to hear me talk

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Original post)

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 03:15 PM

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About when I work. So I stay silent. Luckily my job allows me to be chatty so I get to talk there.

I know what you mean about the community here at DU. Hang in there!

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I love my husband dearly but he does not understand this one simple fact about depression and anxiety. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Friday OP

And your posting that photo of the wonderful HF lifts my spirits. Nt spooky3 Friday #1

He is a legend. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Friday #10

I think some people don't engage because they don't know what to say or do. I think they LoisB Friday #2

I have little doubt that he is not equipped to handle my problems. OldBaldy1701E Friday #11

"Active Listening" is a good thing. Marcuse Friday #3

Yes, it is. OldBaldy1701E Friday #12

Don't give up. There is a point where it doesn't get any worse because there is no worse or better. Don't go there. twodogsbarking Friday #4

Well... OldBaldy1701E Friday #8

It might be challenging for your hubby Jerry2144 Friday #5

Oh, I have no doubt that it is challenging. OldBaldy1701E Friday #7

I feel for you my husband just retired and is in computer card games all days and doesn't want to hear me talk kimbutgar Friday #6

I bet you can relate to this. OldBaldy1701E Friday #9

The card games on the computer and steaming videos is a major portion of his day kimbutgar Friday #14

Same! OldBaldy1701E Saturday #15

Aww I always ask justaprogressive Friday #13

My mother was an emergency room nurse for over 45 years. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #16