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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]15:28, you're a badass.  How old is your child?   I know it seems unlikely but I make a weekly list of what is good, but it's always short and I feel like I'm kidding myself.

[b]Is it normal for one parent to really tumble into depression if a baby has SNs and he other spouse initially denies the necessity for assessments and services?   I'm really asking.[/quote][/b]

No it is not normal. Not unheard of, but not normal. You've gotten some good advice here (get meds stat). Remind yourself that it will be financially harder if you separate now. Focus on medication and getting out of your depression first, job second, husband/divorce third.[/quote]

Disagree.  I have seen a lot of SN couples where the mom is depressed and exhausted essentially doing everything for the child's therapies and at-home follow up, and the father is in denial, probably depressed too.  I agree with the poster PP who said it often takes fathers longer to get on board with a diagnosis.  Not always, but often.

+1 I've seen this in several families.

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