Living with Someone Who Has Depression
Yes, you heard it right. Mental Health is considered a disability on specific terms. When we learned that my wife could avail of a PWD ID to assist her in her medical expenses, we looked for guides for her to have a smooth application. We even went to our local DSWD office to check the latest requirements just to be sure. Here’s our take on availing of this benefit or right in the Philippines.
My wife just recently graduated from her CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) sessions. Unlike previously wherein her therapist schedules her at least once a month, Mela (my wife) can now just plan whenever she feels like she needs it. Her therapist has assessed that she has already grasped the correct mindset and attitude in dealing with depression and anxiety. Personally, I have seen the impact of CBT in her daily life. There were significant changes in her reaction to mental health triggers.Continue reading