Tuesday, August 06, 2013

He Made it Through the Front Door

Black Dog of Depression
Yesterday I tried so hard to keep the Black Dog from the door but he is here this morning. Yesterday, I cleaned the bathroom, changed the sheets on the bed, did a million loads of laundry and worked in the garden. He stayed away but lingered on the sidelines.  He came back last night and attacked with a vengeance the only way anxiety and depression can. I tried to go to bed early but could not fall asleep despite being very tired. When I did sleep my dream were filled with sadness and confusion. This morning I woke early with my heart racing, my hands shaking and tears before I even got out of bed. 
And if I am honest with you all, which I am not very often, this all started with a fight from my husband. We has planned a small trip away to the mainland. We looked at hotels together online. Yesterday I found out he is going without me. He already booked the plane. He said if I want to go I can book my own plane ticket. I was stunned. I didn't and don't understand why he would do that. His reason was that I "didn't seem interested". 
Deep down I don't think he really wants to be married to me. He tells me I have changed the last 2 years since my mom died. He is mad at me all the time. I understand this. I can't stand being around myself right now either. This peri-menopause is making me into a monster. Right now I am on the couch, crying as I write this and he is ignoring me, which just makes me feel worse. 
Oh blogging world, I feel so fucking alone. There is something seriously wrong with me. No normal person acts the way I do. 

Update - As some of your suggestions I have booked three nights away for myself and a lovely B & B. It is quiet and tranquil. Just me. 


I let it fall, my heart,
And as it fell you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me

My hands, they're strong
But my knees were far too weak,
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet

But there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew.
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true,
And the games you play
You would always win, always win.

[Chorus:]
But I set fire to the rain,
Watched it pour as I touched your face,
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!

When I lay with you
I could stay there
Close my eyes
Feel you here forever
You and me together
Nothing is better

'Cause there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew,
All the things you'd say,
They were never true, never true,
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win.

[Chorus:]
But I set fire to the rain,
Watched it pour as I touched your face,
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!

I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time!

Sometimes I wake up by the door,
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now when we're already over
I can't help myself from looking for you.

[Chorus:]
I set fire to the rain,
Watched it pour as I touched your face,
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name
I set fire to the rain,
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, ohhhh!

Oh noooo
Let it burn, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn


15 comments :

  1. Any normal person would react the way you're reacting to a husband doing such a thing. I'm sorry but that's the truth.
    I know that depression affects everyone around us when we are suffering and I know it's horrible and hard for them too but...isn't that what marriage is about? To be as supportive as possible?
    Birdie, you've got to talk to someone. You can't keep feeling this way. I'm so sorry you're going through it.

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  2. Yep - I'll second that. Normal menopausal people who lost a parent recently will act exactly like that!

    If he's so uncaring as to book a holiday without you when you are feeling the way you do then maybe you should let him go.

    I know you're lonely, but having a man around who treats you that way won't cure that. In fact it will make things worse.

    Book your own holiday - and go somewhere without him!

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  3. Ditto, Birdie... How can he be so unkind? My heart aches for you. Please be kind to yourself and find a therapist you can talk to.

    XOSue~

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  4. I am in complete agreement with everyone above - a good man does not behave that way. Your feelings/behavior are completely understandable, valid and normal. He on the other hand is making the situation so much worse. Depression is a horrible evil monster, and without support it's a thousand times worse. Take your own trip. Take care of YOU!

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  5. Quite apart from depression, it sounds like you may have also hit the power struggle phrase of the relationship. It usually starts about 2 years in. Can you access relationship counseling to help you both through it? It CAN work, I know from my own experience. Hugs to you today.

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  6. Ms. Moon said it. All of it. I agree with it and you don't have to live this way.

    Mr. RK is a saint when I have a troupe of black dogs running me over, as long as he understands that's what's happening. Have you had this discussion? Sometimes it's hard for a partner to understand (read: man to understand) if you don't spell it out for them.

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  7. I'm new to your blog and don't know all that much about your situation yet, but wanted to say that I am sorry you are crying on the couch.

    If I were there, I'd give you a hug and some freshly baked cookies.

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  8. I am agreeing (loudly) with everyone else. This is so very wrong.
    I LOVE that you have booked a few days away to pamper and nurture you.

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  9. Some timecto nurture yourself will be good. And when you get back Rivas Mrs moon says. It will help. Sending love.

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  10. I'm sorry that you are having such a hard time, and like Debra, I think some counseling would do wonders for you both. It certainly can't hurt.

    I'm glad to hear that you have booked three nights to yourself. Sometimes we need a little time alone to relax and clear our minds of clutter.

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  11. Oh Birdie...what to do...
    This is so frustrating...
    I truly wish I could help you...
    Thinking of you...
    Hoping you are finding an answer to all this...
    Take care...

    Linda

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  12. Good for you taking your own break.
    I did you something:
    http://inchieaday.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/this-ones-for-birdie.html

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  13. Mrs. Moon is right. So is Debra...you're in a power struggle and your anxiety seems to be a result of being unable to cope with some painful realizations and feelings. That's all anxiety is, yucky feelings. Churning in your soul. The best thing to do is release them, which you have done in writing about them.
    I'm SO glad you booked some time for yourself. Your hubby is being totally insensitive and don't be afraid to point it out to him. The "peri years" are all about finding out what works for you and if he's not, oh well. Life is too short to be crying on the couch next to someone who is supposed to love you.
    Sorry to rant and ramble...xoxoxoxo big hugs to you!

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  14. Hello. Been thinking about you this week. Glad to here you are going for a few days away on your own. Maybe if we were all nearer we could all get together and give you loads of hugs. BTW totally agree on the "you don't have to live like this" front. xx

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  15. It won't always be like this. I promise.

    Talk to your husband. He might not understand what you are going through, and maybe you need to let him in. Men find things hard to understand unless they are told straight up...

    Sending lots of love and hugs.

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