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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My doc put me on 10mg of an SSRI last year because I was feeling overwhelmed. I have a job that I like but that requires nonstop active management, my husband has a demanding job, and we have two young boys. 
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Like a lot of other women, the mental load of the kids is mine, all mine. My husband is very present and a great dad, but that doesn’t mean he’s ever bought an article of clothing for them, or a present for their friend’s bday party, or any of the daily planning. [/b]

I was feeling better over the summer and  tried to ween off of the SSRI but my marriage took a huge hit. When I didn’t have that boost, I was easily pissed off by even the slightest nonsense from my husband, and I made it known.

I felt bad for the kids and our family dynamic so I went back on it after a few months.

I feel ridiculous even writing this sentence: is it normal to have to stay on an antidepressant to keep a marriage?

I don’t want to divorce because when things are good, they’re really good, but I don’t have the strength unmedicated to put up with my husband.

He means well but he’s just so clueless. It’s not just the mental load. It’s the dumb things he’s capable of saying, a complete unawareness. I sound bitter but I’m mostly sad that I’m so frustrated by someone I also very much love. [/quote]

If he doesn't do any of the planning hes not a great dad. [/quote]

This. Sounds like a lousy husband & father.

Yikes! [/quote]

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