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[oesdog]

I finally got some pics of DHs latest creation.





He is starting to take this apart again. Dh is pretty unwell right now. He burst into tears and told a fellow we had not seen in a while that he wanted to put his head in a gas oven. These things are hard to take and listen to. I don;t really know how to help him best. The GP is sending him for help with the struggles he has coping with the disabilities he has. It is hard for him not being able for all the things he used to enjoy. He is very low right now. But I think his trains are really good.

Oes

 

[3goodeggs]

This is difficult for him, but it must be so terrible for you.
Prayers for you both.
I wish you some happier days for you both.

 

[oesdog]

I am really finding it hard to handle. Mostly it is the depression he has. I feel everything caving in on me at times. I am trying to keep my interest in the hens and have entered into the new callender competition. I was trying to view as many of the other entries as I could they are all very good indeed. If I didn;t have the hens and my dogs to get up to I don't know what I would be at. I put more in another post recently. - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ome-feed-back-from-my-byc-flock#post_15689349
Some days I feel like I am drowning.

Oes

 

[3goodeggs]

You have always hard so much on your plate. I have been in awe of your ability to handle it all. You have been a blessing to the ones around you.

Depression can be very hard to handle. I went through some myself, and I know it was so very hard on my family. I made me try harder to shake it off, because I knew what it was doing to them.
Depression is difficult to label.
Pain, emotional and/or physical can wear us out. Then the meds that are prescribed to help the pain can cause our emotional out look to crash...
Make sure you talk to his doctor and have all of the prescriptions scrutinized to make sure they are not adding to his depression.

I know it is difficult to go places and see people, and when we feel bad, we really do not want them dropping around either, but we need the mental stimulation.
Maybe company might help.
And, for you, you know when you need to let it all out and have a got sob or rant or whatever you need, we are here for you.

 

[oesdog]

Thanks for that I just want to cry all the time right now. I just have to get it together for them all.
I have had issues with depression to in the past - but have always faught back! I know it takes its course. I never took any of the meds for it and just let it go - then I just got myself a good shake and kick up the rear. It was real hard but I made myself go out at least once a day. Even to the front lawn and back in - I find it hard to now be working with DH from the other side? Looking at his deep depression is very hard work. My Dad is the same since Mum died so even when I talk to Dad I can;t say anything to him. I feel really alone at times.

Oes

 

[3goodeggs]

You have the weight of the world on you.
I had some difficult times and it got to the point where I would wake up from sleep and start crying just because I knew it would all start all over again.
Parents, job, economy- it was all crashing down, and I had so many people to take care of. and many of them were unkind about it. Which made it so much worse.
Kindness should not be paid back with cruelty
I got a lot of solace from this site. There are a lot of caring people here.
They can make you smile or laugh when nothing else does.
Come visit this thread. I might help.
Join in and let us be your support system.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/939217/quotes-and-thoughts-for-the-day/0_50

Sumi, who started the tread, has recently moved to Ireland.

We are here for you.

 

[rides2far]

I will start saying a prayer for you & your husband. My mother-in-law is going through the same thing with her husband. We're taking them to breakfast tomorrow so she can get out of the house. Your husband is so creative & artistic. I hope he can learn to take pleasure in the simple things & find joy being with loved ones. Best wishes & prayers to you both.

Kathy