My wife is increasingly worried to the point of depression about the course of our lives with growing older, the pandemic, the financial meltdown, and a generally ineffective government. How can I help her understand that there is still a wonderful world out there and opportunities to seek contentment and enjoy life in spite of a disappointing world without seeming foolish, naïve, or insensitive to her?
| |  | | | | It's important to validate her feelings. Saying, "Oh, don't worry things will get better," won't help. She then might think she needs to put more energy into worrying or proving to you that things are bad because you don't seem concerned. Let her know that her concerns are valid. But at the same time, worrying about all those things she can't control won't fix any of them. Invite her to enjoyable things with you, whether it's watching a funny movie or video chatting with people you like (just make sure they don't fuel her anxiety). And make sure you support her efforts in limiting the amount of news she's watching. Encourage her to take a break for 24 hours just to see how she feels. If she continues to struggle, you might suggest seeing an online therapist as she tries to manage her mental health during the pandemic. | | | | | | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. | | A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 | | | | | | | 
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