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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 280105"><p>I would think a tendency towards depression just that...a lifelong concern. And generally speaking, as people age, depression can rear its ugly head. Therefore, in a certain way, this makes some sense that he would have a bigger battle at thistime.</p><p> </p><p>Has he had a phyiscal lately? I like the idea of trying a different medication...particularly the one you mentioned.</p><p> </p><p>Men often are veryconcerned about loss of libido and the medication you mentioned doesn't have as many side effects.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, more and more we realize that good health practices help men with this and overall energy....particularly exercise...so its vitally important not to give this up.</p><p> </p><p>As we reflect on certain losses over time, sometmes these realizations hit us hard. Having difficult children in the mix, likely does not help. Would your husband consent to therapy?</p><p> </p><p>Would you consider going to the gym with your husband? Walking with him regulary? I go to a gym two days a week, do yoga once a week, and I also walk with- husband a few mornings a week...it is WONDERFUL! PLUS, morning sunshine is verydhelpful for depression. Consider walking wih him...buy him a pair of shorts/adidas t shirt...something like that. Perhaps go together to Sports Authrity for running shoes. It would be a fun "outing." Even if he has these things, chances are there is something he needs to update.</p><p> </p><p>Does your husband have any hobbies? WHat is he good at? Fathers Day is coming up. Many anniversaries are coming up. These are things that can be encouraed with upcoming gifts.</p><p> </p><p>One more thing...seeing a nutritionist is NOT a bad idea. I just realized...our stories are a tiny bit siimilar. MyDH is gettng up there in years.WE have an adopted difficult child. Recently, her behavior started to "get" to husband. I put him on a vitamin routine and spoke with him and it seemed to help.</p><p> </p><p>Ater age 50, we just don't have the same ability to produce and/or store vitamins as we once did. Some of them are vital fo our overall health and energy. Two that come to mnd are B12 and CQ10.</p><p> </p><p> I have a girlfriend that is over 60, and she was sufering from fatigueand depression, and I suggested she take a B50 (sort of like a B multi) and a little extra CoQ10, and Centrum Slver, plus swich her dailywalks to mornings, and in about 10 days...she is/was a NEW person...vitally alive, energetic and happy. When I talk to heron the phone now, I barely recognize who she is I saw her the other day, and she had a whole new outfit on...including GOLD little sandels! LOL! So adorable (and modern!) LOL! </p><p>(He would STILL absolutely need to take all his medications!!!! And if his tummy bohers him from the vtamins, he might have to take a little somedthing, esp. at first. The Vitamins should be fine...but it might be best to double check with- the doctor).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 280105"] I would think a tendency towards depression just that...a lifelong concern. And generally speaking, as people age, depression can rear its ugly head. Therefore, in a certain way, this makes some sense that he would have a bigger battle at thistime. Has he had a phyiscal lately? I like the idea of trying a different medication...particularly the one you mentioned. Men often are veryconcerned about loss of libido and the medication you mentioned doesn't have as many side effects. Additionally, more and more we realize that good health practices help men with this and overall energy....particularly exercise...so its vitally important not to give this up. As we reflect on certain losses over time, sometmes these realizations hit us hard. Having difficult children in the mix, likely does not help. Would your husband consent to therapy? Would you consider going to the gym with your husband? Walking with him regulary? I go to a gym two days a week, do yoga once a week, and I also walk with- husband a few mornings a week...it is WONDERFUL! PLUS, morning sunshine is verydhelpful for depression. Consider walking wih him...buy him a pair of shorts/adidas t shirt...something like that. Perhaps go together to Sports Authrity for running shoes. It would be a fun "outing." Even if he has these things, chances are there is something he needs to update. Does your husband have any hobbies? WHat is he good at? Fathers Day is coming up. Many anniversaries are coming up. These are things that can be encouraed with upcoming gifts. One more thing...seeing a nutritionist is NOT a bad idea. I just realized...our stories are a tiny bit siimilar. MyDH is gettng up there in years.WE have an adopted difficult child. Recently, her behavior started to "get" to husband. I put him on a vitamin routine and spoke with him and it seemed to help. Ater age 50, we just don't have the same ability to produce and/or store vitamins as we once did. Some of them are vital fo our overall health and energy. Two that come to mnd are B12 and CQ10. I have a girlfriend that is over 60, and she was sufering from fatigueand depression, and I suggested she take a B50 (sort of like a B multi) and a little extra CoQ10, and Centrum Slver, plus swich her dailywalks to mornings, and in about 10 days...she is/was a NEW person...vitally alive, energetic and happy. When I talk to heron the phone now, I barely recognize who she is I saw her the other day, and she had a whole new outfit on...including GOLD little sandels! LOL! So adorable (and modern!) LOL! (He would STILL absolutely need to take all his medications!!!! And if his tummy bohers him from the vtamins, he might have to take a little somedthing, esp. at first. The Vitamins should be fine...but it might be best to double check with- the doctor). [/QUOTE]
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