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Help for Nervous Breakdown...
My husband and I have both been under SEVERE stress for quite a while -- it's recently been getting worse. My question is how can I help him? I know that I've been feeling like I'm gonna "lose" it, but today he told me that he feels like he's on the verge of a nervous breakdown... it broke my heart and I feel helpless!! How can I help provide relief or what can I do??? The things causing the stress are pretty much out of our control - our marriage is solid, family life is typical. I'm just not sure what to do.... any ideas or suggestions? HELP!!!!
Bring more laughter and humor into your lives. And more hugs, kisses, affection. These are all very calming and lift your soul.
Learn some relaxation techniques -- bubble bath, massages, exercise, deep breathing, candles, aromatherapy, beautiful music, nature, etc.
Make sure to eat nutritiously -- fruits, veggies, fish, nuts, good grains, etc.
Check with your doctor. Magnesium and the B Vitamin Complex is very important in handling stress. A good multivitamin/mineral supplement would really help. Good ones can be liquid forms with the RDI levels, and with good reviews.
Learn some relaxation techniques -- bubble bath, massages, exercise, deep breathing, candles, aromatherapy, beautiful music, nature, etc.
Make sure to eat nutritiously -- fruits, veggies, fish, nuts, good grains, etc.
Check with your doctor. Magnesium and the B Vitamin Complex is very important in handling stress. A good multivitamin/mineral supplement would really help. Good ones can be liquid forms with the RDI levels, and with good reviews.
Thank you all for your advice/encouragement.... means a lot to know other people can relate and have survived similar feelings! :-)
~Audra
~Audra
My suggestions depend on your support network.
If you belong to a faith community, then perhaps turning to your religious leader may be best.
Otherwise, if your insurance includes "behavioral health" (the new term for psychotherapy), find out how you go about finding a couple's therapist to help you though this rough patch. Even the strongest marriage an stretch and crack under enough external stress. I've been with my "significant other" for 28 years, and we've had a few bouts of "external stress" in the last 10 years which were difficult on the relationship.
One of those stresses was my own severe depression, which landed me in the hospital. But that finally got me the help I needed and was too proud (and "macho") to ask for.
But the best thing you can do is make sure you end each day telling each other that you care and support each other in this crisis
Make your family motto: "THIS TOO SHALL PASS"
Ike
If you belong to a faith community, then perhaps turning to your religious leader may be best.
Otherwise, if your insurance includes "behavioral health" (the new term for psychotherapy), find out how you go about finding a couple's therapist to help you though this rough patch. Even the strongest marriage an stretch and crack under enough external stress. I've been with my "significant other" for 28 years, and we've had a few bouts of "external stress" in the last 10 years which were difficult on the relationship.
One of those stresses was my own severe depression, which landed me in the hospital. But that finally got me the help I needed and was too proud (and "macho") to ask for.
But the best thing you can do is make sure you end each day telling each other that you care and support each other in this crisis
Make your family motto: "THIS TOO SHALL PASS"
Ike
First of all no matter what you have got each other.One of you has to remain strong my husband said that to me about 10years ago.I remember saying ok you go first and when over it I will have a turn.
All up it got to eight years before he cracked and I never did get to have my turn as there was no one left to turn to.
For every negative there is a positive no matter how small it is.
Go to the Doctor and he will be able to help you to keep going.
No matter what you have each other.
All up it got to eight years before he cracked and I never did get to have my turn as there was no one left to turn to.
For every negative there is a positive no matter how small it is.
Go to the Doctor and he will be able to help you to keep going.
No matter what you have each other.
My main suggestion is that you both go to see your family doctor.
I know exactly where you're coming from. External stresses, which you are powerless to change, cause depression every bit as severe as endogenous depression (the kind that springs up with no apparent cause).
You do need help, as eventually neither of you will be strong enough to support the other.
Don't wait for that 'breakdown'- the sooner you see your doctor, the sooner you can prevent this from happening, for both your sakes.
Take care
I know exactly where you're coming from. External stresses, which you are powerless to change, cause depression every bit as severe as endogenous depression (the kind that springs up with no apparent cause).
You do need help, as eventually neither of you will be strong enough to support the other.
Don't wait for that 'breakdown'- the sooner you see your doctor, the sooner you can prevent this from happening, for both your sakes.
Take care
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