Posts Taggedcaregiving

Unstable self-image: Shifting views of yourself; feeling competent one day and completely inadequate the next.
Chronic uncertainty: Unsure about your own likes, dislikes, values, or direction in life.
Dissociation: Feeling disconnected from your body or surroundings, especially during stress; feeling like an observer of your own life.
Low self-worth: Deep shame, self-criticism, or feeling fundamentally flawed or broken.

How to Support a Partner with Depression: What to Say, What Not to Say

A psychologist’s practical guide for partners of people with depression — scripts, boundaries, self-care, and when to encourage professional help.