[header] How to deal with a depressed wife [title] Take suicidal talk seriously. [step] Suicide is a risk that runs alongside depression at any stage. If your wife talks about suicide, take it seriously.
[header] How to deal with a depressed wife [title] Take suicidal talk seriously. [step] Suicide is a risk that runs alongside depression at any stage. If your wife talks about suicide, take it seriously.
You are only going to give her the reality that suicide is going to happen. [substeps] You should also let your wife know about the effect suicide will have on you. Although the point of suicide is to feel like what she is doing is a dead-end, suicide sees the light at the end of the tunnel. If you struggle to differentiate between suicide and a relapse, acknowledge it is normal to feel sad or frightened. Talk to your wife's doctor, therapist, family, and anyone who can help. [substeps] If the thoughts or talk of suicide are severe, take your wife to the emergency department at your local hospital. The idea is that she sees it as a real possibility, but you don't see it as a perfectly reasonable option. Talk to your wife and be willing to listen, discuss options and go into contact to let her know your perspective.