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Published Sep 16, 2022

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Dynamic duo Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into the intricate web of secrets unraveling a marriage, navigate the delicate balance of supporting a partner with depression, and offer insightful therapeutic strategies for managing grief. They emphasize boundary-setting, self-care, and the critical role of therapy in overcoming personal and relational challenges.
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  • Self-Care

    Supporting a partner with depression requires balancing empathy with self-care. emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's own mental health while being there for a loved one. He advises, "Make sure you're eating well, maintaining strong relationships, getting some sun, right? Staying active, getting good sleep, finding joy in the world, because if you can't do that, it can be really hard to do that for someone else."

    Make sure you're eating well, maintaining strong relationships, getting some sun, right? Staying active, getting good sleep, finding joy in the world, because if you can't do that, it can be really hard to do that for someone else.

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    and Gabriel discuss the importance of encouraging partners to seek professional help without taking on the responsibility of managing their treatment 1.

       

    Treatment

    Medication and therapy are crucial in managing depression, but finding the right treatment is essential. highlights the limitations of SSRIs, comparing them to cough syrup that only suppresses symptoms without addressing root causes. He suggests, "It's not going to heal any underlying themes or experiences that created the depression in the first place."

    It's not going to heal any underlying themes or experiences that created the depression in the first place.

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    Consulting a psychiatrist for a more accurate diagnosis and coordinating care between therapists and psychiatrists can enhance treatment effectiveness 2 3.

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