うつ病に苦しむ妻　夫が妻のためにした「ある方法」に心温まる

ロサンゼルスに住むティムさんとモリーさん夫妻。

最近モリ―さんは心労が重なり、うつ病をわずらっています。

精神的不安定な状態になったモリ―さんは、「周りからみて扱いづらい人間になっていた」と自分を振り返ります。怒鳴ってしまったり、バスルームにこもって泣き続けたり…。自分の不安定さを、夫のティムさんにいつもぶつけていました。

そんな日々が続いても、ティムさんの愛情は変わりませんでした。ある日、モリーさんに意外な方法で愛情を伝えたのです。

毎日毎日僕を笑わせてくれるところ

The list says: 1. she is my best friend2. she never quits on herself or me3. she gives me time to work on my crazy projects4. she makes me laugh, everyday5. she is gorgeous6. she accepts the crazy person i am7. she&#039;s the kindest person i know8. she&#039;s got a beautiful singing voice9. she&#039;s gone to a strip club with me10. she has experienced severe tragedy yet is the most optimistic person about humanity i know11. she has been fully supportive about my career choices and followed me each time12. without realizing it, she makes me want to do more for her than i have ever wanted to do for anyone13. she&#039;s done an amazing job at advancing her career path14. small animals make her cry15. she snorts when she laughs<a class="imgur-image" data-hash="lCYGGb8" href="//imgur.com/lCYGGb8.jpg">http://imgur.com/lCYGGb8</a>I&#039;ve been juggling a LOT lately. Trying to do well at work. Just got married. Couldn&#039;t afford a wedding. Family is sparse. Falling out with friends, yaddadyadda. But, the thing is, amidst all the struggle, my husband has relentlessly tried to cheer me up. I&#039;ve not been the easiest person to deal with. In fact, sometimes I&#039;ve lost all hope and even taken my frustration out on my new husband. But he somehow forgives me every time. I have a long journey ahead of me, and I know he probably realizes I&#039;m depressed. But he holds my hand, and he tries his best. Today when I came home from a trip to SF, I flopped onto my bed in tears. I looked to my left, and saw these words painted all across my mirror. I think he wanted me to remember how much he loves me. Because he knows how quickly I forget. He knows I struggle to see good in the world, and especially the good in myself. But here it is. A testament and gesture of his love. Damn, I needed it today…I&#039;m not saying mental illness is cured by nice words on a mirror. In fact, it takes professional care, love, empathy, sometimes even medication just to cope. Many people struggle with it mental illness – more than we probably even realize. And instead of showing them hate or anger when they act out. Show them kindness and remind them things can and WILL get better. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. If that person can&#039;t be you – see if you have any resources for therapy.EDIT: The thing is… I am not &quot;too good&quot; or &quot;not good enough&quot; for my husband. We all have our down days. And sometimes we don&#039;t handle it well. BUT, we are partners. He is here for me when I&#039;m down. And I cherish that. And he has his down days, too. And I will be there to hold his hand, just like he holds mine. Life can be hard. The answer is never to mock, scoff, or belittle someone. Be kind. Be the best version of yourself. And be most of all- be patient.I&#039;m still struggling, but I&#039;m glad I have my other half to help me make it through. It may just be a few words on my mirror, but I&#039;ll look at them when I wake up and know I&#039;m not alone. I&#039;ll know I have my bestfriend, my co-pilot in life to help guide me through.

それは、いつも見る鏡に妻を愛する理由を書くこと。

精神的な病を患うと「自分は本当に必要とされているのか」「こんな自分が愛される理由なんかない」など、自信が持てなくなってしまう傾向があります。そんなモリーさんの気持ちを考え、いつでもティムさんが愛していることを、思い出してもらうためのアイデアだったのですね。

このメッセージに感激したモリ―さんは思わず写真を撮りました。そこには感激のあまり涙が止まらないモリ―さんの姿が。

モリーさんは、まだうつ病を乗り越えてはいません。しかし、妻のためにこんな優しさを見せてくれるティムさんと一緒なら、きっと困難も乗り越えていけますよね。