Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

[Brett Angell Delight]

Just wanted to post a little update in here because sharing in here has truly helped me more then any of you can ever know. I'm really quite emotional in a positive way for the first time in a long while. It might not seem like a big deal but it meant the world to me. On my vist to see the Mrs today the nurses said she could go out and walk around the hospital grounds for a bit (which in itself would've been enough for me to say it was a positive day). Its the first time she's been outside the ward since she went in and we even got lucky as the sun had come up as we went out. Anyway while we where walking she smiled her real smile at me. Not the brave, put on one she uses to pretend that everything is alright, her real one. Its the first time she's smiled like that since this all started. It took everything I had in me to not get all teary-eyed.

Bloody hell mate, just catching up on this thread now and my heart goes out to you both.

The wise old owls in here have done their work so not much for me to say other than good luck and I’ve got everything crossed for the fullest recovery possible for her and a good night’s sleep or two for you.

In general I think people need to remember that mental healthcare is still healthcare and should be treated as such. If your loved one had a headache you’d help them treat it at home; if they had a heart attack you’d call the professionals. Never feel bad for entrusting their care to the best people possible.