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My husband just confided in me that he’s been seeing a therapist for depression. He’s been working on a PhD and though I feel things have been different with him, I’ve chalked it mostly up to stress. He’s been diagnosed with depression but I feel that he’s going through a midlife crisis. He’s nearly 50, losing weight, got a blond streak in his hair, and wants a fancy car. He is definitely depressed as he’s crying so easily lately. He is trying to get through this without meds. I’ve been waiting for him to be finished with his PhD before I talk to him. He’s done this week. I have been worried about him for a long time. Do I dare tell him I think it’s a midlife crisis? I’m really surprised if therapist hasn’t said so.
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How is the communication between you two? Does he over-react if you say something? Can you ask questions in a way that doesn't accuse him of something? Can you communicate that you care about him?
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It could be better and we are working on it. He seems to have a much shorter fuse the past couple of months. He does recognize it. I’ve been walking on eggshells some. I always try to be very gentle and patient but he gets easily frustrated with me.
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just my 2 cents. after all the psych drugs i took. i dont know what they did to my body let alone my mind ? it sounds to me like he's had a nervous breakdown. as with myself after that theres no turning back. there is no fixing a person after that. other people around you have to be very understanding and patient. thats when true love comes in. if somebody does'nt understand what the other person feels they will never understand or get it unless they experience it for themself. best of luck
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