Others Need To Hear Your Story

"My story? Nobody wants to hear what I am going through."

Not true.

At the right time and in a positive manner your story might just save a life.

We invite you to consider the survey below.

Tell us about how you and your husband are/have been working through the swamp of depression. What you are learning can be a validation and comfort to others. Your account will let others know that they are not alone and there is solid groung ahead.

If you allow us, we will use parts of your journey to help many other people, without revealing your identity.

You may not have something to say in each area, just fill in what you can and send it on to us.

Our goal is to fill this site with helpful information and real life pracitical suggestions and strategies. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so that we can keep in touch with you over the months ahead.

Tell Us Your Story

Please note that all fields followed by an asterisk must be filled in.

First Name*
First Name*

Last Name

E-mail Address*
E-mail Address*

Can we share your story with others? We won't share your name or any other personal details.

	yes
	no, this is for your eyes only

This story is about

	a woman helping her husband
	a man struggling with depression
	a man helping his wife
	a parent helping a child
	a child helping a parent

Age when depression began

	Before 20 years of age
	20-30 years of age
	30-40 years
	40-50 years
	50-60 years
	60-70 years
	70-80 years
	80 and over

How long did/has it lasted

	less than a year
	less than two years
	less than three years
	less than four years
	for more than four years continuously
	off and on for many years

What professional help did you receive, check all that apply

	physician
	psychiatrist
	psychologist/therapist
	pastor
	social worker
	none at all

What do you think triggered the depression?

Is there a history of depression in the family?

Were you surprised by the depression?

What, if anything, has helped bring relief? Check all that apply

	Increased physical exercise
	better eating habits
	loss of weight
	better sleep pattern
	time off work
	less busy lifestyle
	stress reduction
	change in job description
	medication
	counseling
	reading about depression
	prayer, bible reading
	singing
	vacation

An approach that really helped us was...

Were changes made to job or career?

Can you look back before the depression an recognize warning signs?

The best thing we did was...

Any advice to give to wives of men in depression?

Anything not covered by the questions above can be written here.

Please enter the word that you see below.

Please stay in touch

Together we can break the silence about depression. It must become a topic of conversation that is embraced. If you and I share with others they will be emboldened to get the help that they need.

As we get helpful responses we will share the results with you through our monthly newsletter. Sign up for that newsletter here.

Life lessons from the stories of multiple people are found in the Save Your Husband! book.

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