As many wives of depressed men will tell you, depressed husbands don’t just mope around. They are often angry, upset,
unpredictable, and short-tempered. Kind words are often followed by angry words and periods
of self-pity. The wife lives in a minefield and often finds it difficult to believe or accept positive
comments. There is very little support for the wives of depressed men.
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