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LDR2216

20/11/2022 at 16:17

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Hello,

My husband is living with castleman's disease, a rare condition that few know about. I know he struggles daily with this illness and he often gets depressed. I sit by and try to offer support, and tell him I love him, but I don't know if it helps. I can't feel his pain or his depression so I don't know the best way to help.

Can someone tell me how I can help a loved one who is depressed?

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Rahul.R

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21/11/2022 at 14:53

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Hello @LDR2216

How are you feeling today? Thank you for opening this discussion and sharing your feelings.

I am very sorry to hear about your husband. Being diagnosed with a health condition, especially when it is rare, can be overwhelming. Sometimes he/she can feel confused, misunderstood by family and friends and very alone.

Let me tag a few members who could share their experiences and advice-@Jurdie @Caski33 @Sashvin @Wellemma @Sarahjane79 @friedegg @LukeIan @RhettB @Pibby22 @Hender65 @JillAK @Paola00 @Tormod @ImeldaLong @krystalrosen @Bumble88 @Beastie @EvaLally @Carfee87 @Leah1405 @Ikeaaron77

How did you manage your relationship with family and friends? Any tips and tricks that always cheers you up?

Please feel free to share your thoughts and feelings in the comments below!

Take care,
Rahul from the Carenity team

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23/11/2022 at 00:52

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@Rahul.R

Hi there,

It is SO hard to get out of a depressive state. I hate to say it, but for me, I do kind of need someone to force me out. Sometimes even multiple times. I know I bring down the group, but honestly, its when I someone forces me out that I see any improvement at all. I have a terrible time, but, eventually the persistance helps a bit. It doesn't last necessarily, but it helps...

What I can tell you is be patient. It is not easy. You just have to keep at it. It is better than the alternative.

However, everyone is different. I wonder if anyone here would prefer to be left alone all the time?

Worried wife looking for some answers https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/depression/living-with-depression/worried-wife-looking-for-some-answers-4880 2022-11-23 00:52:47

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16/07/2019 at 12:02

I take each day as it comes, try to have a focus for that day. Today is pretty good, but it gives me a nudge every now and again. H

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23/08/2023 at 15:47

Lizzie when we loss loved ones some people are expecting to grieve in the same way with each bereavement, and are even more upset because they dont. this can be for many reasons, for example it could be the age of the loved one, how close you were to a certain person, how well they physically or emotionally knew a loved one. or lastly some of us may never have met a loved one for many reasons. or if physical events had taken place ,and a loved one could not be viewed by family and friends

this happened me was because, my son and i parted with bad blood between us, and when his baby daughter was born , and died age 50 minutes i was banned from attending her service or internment, her name was Rebecca Jade, but i called her Becky, and i bought her a small headstone and i go to her grave at least once a month with fresh flowers. i will always love my grandaughter, but possibly not as much as my Angel wife or son, who took his own life.?

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16/07/2019 at 12:02

I take each day as it comes, try to have a focus for that day. Today is pretty good, but it gives me a nudge every now and again. H

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