Hey,blondie71 I'm just coming out of my depression frm half of May,I've been hiding in my batcave only stirring when my cats need feeding!I've notice bc I've tracked my depression & it's worse during the monthly cycles.There's a chemical imbalance in my brain+hormonal chemical imbalance;It's like an atomic bomb exploding through all my senses.Only thing 2do is 2shutdown completely 4a while.I'm taking medication;it helps a lot but during the monthly cycle,I'm instructed to take double the amount.I don't understand why
your partner can't understand what you're going through.My husband (RIP2009)could always tell when I've stopped taking my meds.He told me my personality changes which I don't understand b/c I feel the same. I've been this way since my late teens I went through all types of depression meds until I found what work w/little to no side affects.My 1st depression drug was prozaic,I felt like I was on my period 24/7;I wanted to climb the walls!Depression runs in my family,nothing 2be ashamed of just a chemical imbalance in your brain.Suggestions that may help you. 1. You need your husband's support whether he understands or not what you're going through.He's your partner in life & should at least stretch his arms out to catch you when you fall.2. See a therapist to help both of you get on the same page.3. Start tracking you moods, when are you happy,angry,sad,frustrated.....4. During your time of depression keep a diary of your feelings daily.5. Check w/your Dr. not for depression but for other possible health problems that may have triggered the depression.6.Check your family history in this area.7.check w/other health professionals,a nutritist may find that you're lacking in some important vitamins or minerals that w/o enough of them in your system, breakdown of chemicals in your brain maybe the cause of this depression.8. Go join site that supports depressed people. You may find good friends esp. those who literally know your true pain Anyway, I hope this helped you. Don't give up hope!