In this episode, Dr. Jon Dabach provides guidance on how to support a husband who is experiencing depression. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the severity of the depression and seeking professional help if there are any signs of self-harm. For less severe cases, Dr. Jon offers practical advice on how to create a positive and supportive environment. He highlights the significance of personal happiness and suggests ways to foster joy in your own life, which can positively influence your partner.
Dr. Jon also discusses the power of gratitude and social engagement as tools to combat depression. He encourages activities such as maintaining a gratitude journal and participating in philanthropic causes to help shift focus from internal struggles to external positive actions. Additionally, he underscores the importance of patience, understanding, and low-pressure communication in creating a safe space for your partner to express their feelings. This episode provides valuable strategies for maintaining emotional health and supporting a loved one through difficult times.
Memorable Quotes
- "Happiness is a skill, it is a muscle. You can work and you can learn to be happy."
- "You don't want to be codependent where your emotions are dependent on your partner. That's unhealthy."
- "Gratitude and depression have a really, really, really hard time coexisting."
- "Create an environment where they feel like they can communicate with you."
- "Patience, understanding, and a lack of pressure are key when dealing with someone who is depressed."
- "Would you like to try? Lots of invitations."
- "If the depression is pervasive, you will need professional help."
- "You have a responsibility to the relationship and to yourself to learn how to be happy on your own and really exercise that muscle."
Keyword List
dealing with depression, supporting a depressed husband, Dr. Jon Dabach, relationship advice, emotional health, gratitude and depression, personal happiness, combating depression, low-pressure communication, professional help for depression, creating a positive environment, codependency, fostering joy, gratitude journal, philanthropic activities, patience in relationships, understanding depression, mental health support, marital challenges, uplifting your partner
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