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		<title>How to Find Marriage Help and Support When Dealing with Terminal Illness</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 20:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your beloved partner has been diagnosed with a serious disease, it may be a good idea to seek marriage help and support in this time of extreme stress.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When a loved one is facing a terminal illness head on, such as cancer, a couple goes through numerous emotions and stages of acceptance.  Partners will not go through these stages and emotions at the same time.  While one spouse is coming to terms with the terminal illness, the other may still be in the anger phase.  Marriage help is needed to get through this difficult time together.</p>
<p>You and your partner love each other so much, but it can be difficult not to push each other away under the circumstances.  Where can you turn for marriage help?</p>
<p>Seek advice and information from the doctor or specialist treating the illness.  The physician can provide necessary and pertinent information that can help both you and your partner understand the disease and what to expect.  Being prepared can decrease the stress associated with the unknown.</p>
<p>Marriage help can be easily found in a support group related to the health condition.  Meeting with other couples and families in similar circumstances can be very therapeutic for you and your partner.  Often you can learn from people first-hand what to expect.  You and your partner may be introduced to new information, alternative support techniques, and valuable friendships.</p>
<p>If you are a member of a religious organization, now would be a fine time to discuss the final plans and wishes of your spouse.  Someone from the clergy can discuss at length the religious relationship with death in your beliefs.  Frequently, couples find the information helpful and uplifting.  Also, marriage help and counseling is typically available through a church or religious organization.</p>
<p>A social worker, counselor, or therapist can be useful at this time.  If your marriage needs help to make your spouse&#8217;s last days as pleasurable as possible, you can find the marriage help you need.  Contact your local Human Services Department for information or a referral.  They can help you find someone you and your spouse can speak with freely and openly.  It is essential to locate an individual who is professional and trustworthy.</p>
<p>If finances are a concern with the rising medical bills, find out if services are available to help defray the cost.  Your family may be eligible for assistance.  Do not allow your marriage to suffer because of the medical bills.  Get the help you need.</p>
<p>This trying and difficult time may be the hardest days in your marriage, but you can get the marriage help you need to make them as pleasant and happy as possible.  Educate yourselves about the future and what is ahead of you as a couple.  Find the counseling and support for yourself and your loved one during this time.  Make the most of your marriage with the help you need and deserve.</p>
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		<title>Marriage Help for Couples Dealing with Depression or Mental Illness</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 22:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One moment your mate is the man or woman you married and the next, well, you really aren't sure who they are. It is time for some serious marriage help.]]></description>
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<p>Marriage has its ups and downs.  Every couple has rough times, but this has gone on for nearly too long.  Your partner tells you that it isn&#8217;t you.  Their actions don&#8217;t reflect this.  You need help just as much as they do.  Can you find help for your marriage?  Is there hope?</p>
<p>You made a vow to stay together through sickness and health.  Your spouse suffers from depression and it is causing trouble in the marriage.  You don&#8217;t want to separate from your mate, you simply want relief.  Being married to someone who suffers from depression or mental illness can be extremely hard.  Marriage help is best for both partners of the relationship whenever possible.</p>
<p>Your spouse may need individual counseling or therapy, but the both of you need to seek marriage help together.  It can help the marriage to understand what causes your loved one&#8217;s depression or mental illness.  Your self-esteem is probably just as low as your partner&#8217;s at this time.  Each of you can benefit by therapy and support.</p>
<p>Marriage help can come through a support group. This support can be in the form of a formal group setting or online friends.  People suffering from depression or a spouse learning to cope with the symptoms of depression in their loved one need to be surrounded by people who care and understand the situation.</p>
<p>Religious-based  marriage help is a fabulous idea for your family.  Seeking marriage help based in your religious or spiritual beliefs can strengthen your marriage.  Individuals dealing with depression can benefit from a feeling of purpose.  Many religions encourage the release of negative thoughts or worries.  This aspect can be extremely useful for someone suffering from depression or mental illness.  For you, the spouse, you can gain insight into your religion and the importance of marriage in your faith.  Marriage help is usually available from your pastor or elders who have been trained in such areas.  In fact, the marriage help provided is at no cost or minimal charge.</p>
<p>With the proper treatment for your spouse, the symptoms of depression or mental illness will more than likely improve.  Your marriage will undoubtedly become stronger at this time.  Know that marriage counseling and support are still valuable tools to keep your marriage strong and stable.</p>
<p>Set backs are possible and even probable when dealing with mental illness.  During times of relapse, you can look back on the better days and know they will return.  This is also a time to draw from your marriage help support group and friends.</p>
<p>There is hope and help available for couples dealing with depression or mental illness.  The two of you can get through this difficult time with marriage help from counseling, support groups, and faith.</p>
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