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Mental Health Support

OldBaldy1701E

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8. Well...

Reply to twodogsbarking (Reply #4)

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 04:34 PM

Friday

I'd say part of my problem is that I already gave up. The hubby has been the only reason left for me for a while now.

But, 'here' creates the means to see a tiny light, here and there. It is elusive, but it is 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 Yesterday #15

Aww I always ask justaprogressive Friday #13

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