Depressed DH

Ok, Andy's telling me he's depressed and he sounds kinda bad. He's deployed for another probably 5 months and this is his first one. He's been on sleeping pills and is scheduled to see a psychiatrist. These were his words "the doctor prescribed me ambien, the sleeping pill because im so stress out about you and the baby that i cant sleep at night. And i havent seen the psychiatrist yet but i will on the 23rd because of depression. I have fallen deep into depression, and its hard to get through the day." I know the only thing I can do is try to comfort him through my emails, but I'm really worried.

[Caimbrie]

I don't know what his rate is or anything but if he is on a sub or is a nuke he'll lose those

I hope he gets better.

[Kris]

I am glad he is getting help, but as for you helping him just try to talk with him try to support him. I am here if you ever need to talk

What will he lose the sleeping pills?

[Caimbrie]

Originally Posted by ShandyPierre What will he lose the sleeping pills?

No, sleeping pills and anti-depressants, if they are given to them, those are something that will make the Navy consider them not fit for sub duty, and they can be disqualified subs, which means they will be surface.

Nukes can't be on any kind of sleeping pills or anti-depressants because of the nature of thier job, if they need them, they lose nuke.

Oh ok.

[Caimbrie]

Originally Posted by ShandyPierre Oh ok.

What kind of job does he do? Is he on a sub?

I really am sorry that he is having such a tough time. When you talk to him just try to be supportive and tell him you're there for him.

He is an AT I believe thats what its called on a ship. I'm trying to support him by giving him as much info about whats going on with the baby and my pregnancy so he won't feel left out.

What will happen if he doesnt get past this depression?

[Victoria]

He should see the ship chaplain!