Witch_on_a_moped t1_jae9vhw wrote
Reply to comment by house_ruless in I [F26] want to help my partner [m25] change some habits without seeming like I'm shaming him or talking to a brick wall. by house_ruless
I've done the things you listed and still have insomnia. The only thing that helps me is over the counter sleep pills. You can't help someone who doesn't help themselves. It is 100% my responsibility to handle my anxiety and depression. I have to make the effort to do the things that keep me from falling in to the pit of darkness. It is not my husband's responsibility to constantly pull me out of it deadweight and all.
house_ruless OP t1_jaebukg wrote
That's what I mean, if that doesn't work, then you can get something like a prescription or OTC sleep medication.
He doesn't expect me to do any of that, but I would like to be able to help him. I don't want to just stand to the side and let him wallow when there are steps we can take together to make his wallowing a bit less deep.
Witch_on_a_moped t1_jaec25w wrote
That's what therapists are for.
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