So what did you end up doing?

Hope you have been able to talk to him about this:)

What did you end up doing?

just talk with him 🙂

my partner was exactly what you are describing. He was like that for years and i would wait for him to bring up the problem just that he was cranky or tired and then i would suggest that he sees a doctor. after a few years he finally decided to go ahead and do it. perhaps suggest that he should go on the net and print off a list of symptoms he has and give them to the doctor. A lot of blokes just dont know where to start with telling someone whats wrong and have spent so long trying to hide they dont know how to start.

I would try and get him to a GP, maybe he would feel more comfortable taking to someone else about it all.

I would suggest going to a doctor as your husband sound exhausted, not having a good sleep routine or lack of sleep can be detramental to ones health and lead into mental disorders such as depression. be honest and upfront about your concerns and reinforce the fact you love and care for him. Best of luck.

maybe organising a date when he wouldnt be too tired just you and him to sit down and chat. or write him a letter. sometimes its less confronting

Set aside some 1 on 1 time and openly talk to him.

Talk with a professional about how to approach him. Beyond blue has excellent resources to support both him and you. Good luck.

Loving all the answers ladies thanks

maybe see if there is a movie with a similar theme to watch?

Good question looking forward to reading the answers

I agree with being honest and open with him. I hope it all works out.

talk to the doctor and get advice

ask him ; r u ok?

This is tricky as men can be very introverted when it comes to dealing with this issue. I would wait for a quiet moment and try to broach the subject in an open and diplomatic manner.

This is a hard one personal i think you are better off talking to your local gp before approching him there are different types of depression that cause different types of reactions he may not be ready to talk to you just yet sometime people find it hard to acept they suffer depression and they close down he may have to accept it before he can talk about it

Maybe you could even have a chat to your own dr about it, to see if they could give some helpful advice.

Be honest, and not condescending. do not assume anything, but honestly and openly ask. He will speak to you when he is ready