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Comment by James Nored on September 8, 2010 at 10:31pm

Did you know that today's married couples report a 42% drop in marital satisfaction after having the first child? Read this story to find help and solutions to this.

Comment by James Nored on August 31, 2010 at 9:22pm

Here is an article called, "Balance work & family for a successful life." Josh, what words of wisdom do you have on this?

Comment by James Nored on August 23, 2010 at 4:57pm

Josh, is there research that has been done on "mid-life crisis"? If so, other than sin, what are some of the contributing factors to this?

Comment by James Nored on August 21, 2010 at 12:07am

Hey Josh. Thanks for posting these. I'll send out and promote tomorrow or Monday.

Comment by wherebrandon on May 23, 2010 at 4:52pm

"depression fallout" that's the term I've heard used.

oh, and I am not a consoler or anything. its more of an AA thing (with a named "higher power") I know there are others who love their spouses, but struggle dealing/living with the repetitive, consuming cycle of depression/anix in their spouse. You are not alone. I am not alone. We have God, and He gave us each other.

Comment by wherebrandon on May 23, 2010 at 4:49pm

greetings all. i am brandon. Something that has bothered me regarding depression/anix is what the spouse of a depressed/anix person goes thru. I forget the technical term for it, but i know what it is like. Its not "when my spouse is depressed, I get depressed". It more like an additional stressor in life. A weariness. God has blessed me with an abundance(4) of *very* close friends whom I can hang with. Who love me and my spouse even when times are difficult.
I'd like to share what I've been through with those who are going thru this. I don't konw if I can be primary support to those who have spouses with depression/anix, but I understand, and can empathize, cause i've been there.
Unfortunately, many bail on their spouse after the second or third downward-spiral. The internet isn't the best place for such support (imho) but it is a starting place. and many are comfortable with it.

Comment by James Nored on May 7, 2010 at 3:56pm

Josh, you might add your education in the narrative above.

Comment by Joshua Nichols on May 7, 2010 at 3:28pm

Genny, sound like you are on the right path. As I mentioned in the first post (inspired by you), most of the times our friends and family are seeking support from us, not therapy. In fact, offering our own version of therapy often turns them off or frustrates them. If you are a good listener, then you are probably an excellent person to go to for support. It still doesn't take away that feeling of helplessness, I know, but it makes one wonder, why did God give us that emotion to begin with? I look forward to your thoughts. I am sure you have lots to offer our group.

Comment by Joshua Nichols on May 7, 2010 at 3:25pm

John, I'd be interested to hear more about the work you do with marriage. When you say transformation, My mind goes to Romans 12:2 (a transformation of the mind). This is what ensures lasting change, which is very hard to accomplish, even in counseling. But it is my main goal for couples when they come see me. Behavioral changes are good, but there's a high chance they'll slip back into old habits. It's the renewing of the mind...a transformation of perspective that really brings about lasting change. This would make a good discussion topic. However, I'll stop rambling now. I look forward to learning from you as well.

Comment by Genny Cox on May 7, 2010 at 3:07pm

Thanks Josh, I really really want to be able to support my friends who are in crisis. I am not a counselor but am a willing listener, typically I just listen and try not to offer advice. I too have seen friends try hard, they go to counseling and then in 6-12 months are right back where they started and it becomes a cycle year after year.......

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