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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
Depression and Self-Care, Accepting Love, and Building Stronger Relationships: July Mailbag
Jul 8, 2024
Topics discussed include supporting loved ones with depression, managing different levels of capacity in relationships, body image insecurities, navigating partner's past relationships, and anxieties about parenting. The hosts also share personal anecdotes on repairing relationships, acknowledging mistakes, and setting boundaries for healthy connections.
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- Supporting a partner with major depression requires setting boundaries while promoting professional treatment and understanding the root causes.
- Addressing self-esteem and body image issues post-eating disorder can improve relationships by connecting positive experiences with past beliefs and embracing uncertainty.
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Establishing Healthy Boundaries While Supporting a Partner with Major Depression
Supporting a partner undergoing treatment for major depression presents challenges in setting healthy boundaries without enabling. Understanding the importance of professional treatment and considering the history leading to the depression can provide context. Balancing compassion with personal needs, sustaining efforts over time, seeking respite, and recognizing legitimate needs are crucial in navigating the partner's depression while maintaining self-care.
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