[Dmom3005]

That sounds bad but this time its totally because I think I'm finally getting better. I"m not sure what my problem was still but think it just had to do with me and how I've been this last year. I decided to wait and see what happens.

I also feel there maybe something in my house making me sick. I've wondered about this for a while. So I plan to have my husband do some major work on cleaning. If I can get him to do that while I'm gone this weekend to Kokomo.

I also have been dealing with a majorly depressed Husband he finally has turned the corner the last day or two. Its good though he is finally admitting the depression. But he wants to blame it on the uncertainity of the world.
He needs to realize in his life it could easily be part of the way he is. It runs in his family just like mine. And its very important that he admits this.

I really have been reading and listening to things everyone says lately. Hoping I could pull something to help him. So I want to say thank you,
Because of some of the things you say can be helpful for your times.

I've been able to leave him completely alone, let him try and pull through
this on his own. I know that sometimes he needs to have that. But before I would have thought it wasn't the right approach. It was probably the
hardest thing I've done.

Donna

[Mari]

Originally Posted by Dmom3005

It was probably the
hardest thing I've done.

Donna

Wow, Donna,
This sounds like a big change and something difficult for you.

Depression can run in families. Does he have close relatives with it?
It sounds like he might be working it out in his own way. I hope he makes it out the other side.



Regarding the house making you sick:
Do you have a newish house? One that is sealed up tight against the weather? That can be bad.

In my area of the country we worry about mold.

How about something in the house that is new like new carpeting or glue?

Here is a government web site listing common problems with buildings:
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/sbs.html

--Inadequate ventilation
--Chemical contaminants from indoor sources
--Chemical contaminants from outdoor sources
--Biological contaminants


Basically, going a way from a home for a while like you did -- is a good test that something inside the house is bothering you.
Maybe try opening windows and doors for some ventilation.
M.

[billie]

Originally Posted by Mari

Wow, Donna,
This sounds like a big change and something difficult for you.

Depression can run in families. Does he have close relatives with it?
It sounds like he might be working it out in his own way. I hope he makes it out the other side.



Regarding the house making you sick:
Do you have a newish house? One that is sealed up tight against the weather? That can be bad.

In my area of the country we worry about mold.

How about something in the house that is new like new carpeting or glue?

Here is a government web site listing common problems with buildings:
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/sbs.html

--Inadequate ventilation
--Chemical contaminants from indoor sources
--Chemical contaminants from outdoor sources
--Biological contaminants


Basically, going a way from a home for a while like you did -- is a good test that something inside the house is bothering you.
Maybe try opening windows and doors for some ventilation.
M.

If you have central air/heat, spending $100 for an allergy filter that lasts a couple of years can be a big benefit. I'm sure you know what the major symptoms of depression are. The most diagnostic are the vegetative symptoms, i.e. sleep and appetite disturbance, either too little or too much. Then there's excessive worry, lack of interest in former activities, lack of motivation, lack of energy, anxiety, negative thinking - I could go on for awhile, but I'm sure you are aware. Do try to get some ventilation in the house if you can. I actually can't. Windows are double paned and sealed. Maybe something in your house is effecting husband, too. Or maybe if you do know the cause of his low mood, it's situational, rather than clinical, depression and can be somewhat more easily delt with most times, by working through the cause. Blessings and Best of Outcomes - billie

[Jomar]

maybe Radon gasses? they have testers/ alarms you can get. like smoke alarms.

also the heating ducts can get full of gunk and maybe need cleaned out.

Is the home near large power lines? Or cell phone towers?
read about EMF fields.
Electromagnetic Fields -
http://people.uwec.edu/piercech/EMF/

there's much more info on it this is just one of the first sites I came across.

[bizi]

I was thinking about the air/heating ducts too. they can be full of mold and other things taht can make you sick.
will hubby agree to seee a therapist?
he needs professional help with this...in my opinion.
HOpe you have a nice weekend.
bizi

[Dmom3005]

Hubby probably wont see a professional, but I'll work on that.

The house is over 100 years old. But has central air, that we put in when we moved in. And some other updates.

I am going to look into some of these things you have posted.

I really think some of the other problems we have had could all be connected.

Donna