WOMEN AND POST MARITAL DEPRESSION.

 Post-marriage depression is sometimes ignored in favour of an "adjustment phase." This absolves the problem of significance and proper consideration. Depression after marriage does exist. It goes beyond the post-wedding blues and mood fluctuations that a married lady experiences. 

Persistent violence can make a woman feel alone, resentful of social interactions with her family and the wider world, and permanently anxious and panicked. Because it is typically referred to as an "adjustment phase," and since the woman is almost always the one doing the "adjusting," this violence never ends.

When the woman decides to remain silent in the face of violence, the situation becomes even worse. The idea that a daughter-in-law is a "bearer of a family's pride" and "as calm and decent as a cow" makes violence 'normal' and then either kept a secret between the couple or among the family. The sanctions that a woman's parents and in-laws impose on her if she chooses to express her opinions are sufficient, using rhetoric like "A girl should only exit dead from her married home."

This means that the woman has no support from her parents either, which is especially true if she intends to divorce her husband. She must be the epitome of sacrifice to live up to the expectations that her family and society have of her, but is she always willing to make those sacrifices?

Women are expected to be the epitome of sacrifice by their families and society at large, but is that always the case?

Keeping violence apart depression can also arise from sexless marriages.

It's typically true that having sex and being close to someone makes you feel better. According to a 2015 study, having sex frequently is linked to a person's relationship well-being. For couples that engaged in sex at least once per week, relationship and life satisfaction were mostly consistent; however, satisfaction levels were lower for those who engaged in sex less frequently.

A sexless relationship's impact on a person's mental health can be significant because of the dissatisfaction and conflict that can result from it. "Over time people frequently start to feel less certain about the status of their relationship (Does my spouse still love me? How stable are we still?" or their own sexual identity (am I still appealing to my partner?)" asks Vowels.

"Sexless or sexually depleted relationships lead people to feel lonely, insecure, rejected, and embarrassed," says relationship and intimacy therapist Amy Color of Vancouver, British Columbia. Anger,... affairs, drugs, overeating, overshopping, "over-porning," and despair are all examples of undesirable actions that are brought on by unpleasant sentiments.

How to overcome Post-Marital Depression?

Here are some suggestions to help you handle such a situation:

The woman's family needs to periodically check on her since a lack of family support makes it harder to cope mentally and physically.

Along with her spouse, her in-laws should be willing to show the girl they care and support her in becoming a member of their family.

The newlywed woman should give herself some time to integrate.

Anything that has a negative effect on her mental health should be avoided.

Men who have recently been married should also talk to their spouses and spend some quality time together.

Get an expert advice

Indian weddings are considered unofficial festivities. After the celebrations are over, the bride and the groom could feel purposeless. Upon realising and confronting the new obligations and problems, they may display symptoms of melancholy and despair. The couple in an arranged marriage could worry about their marriage itself. You need to see a therapist if you believe that the stress is having an adverse effect on your physical and mental health if you have sleep issues, a lack of food, or a loss of interest in things that you formerly found enjoyable. You can better process these feelings by speaking with a mental health professional. Both your relationship and your health will benefit from it.

Because of this, do not be afraid to seek professional assistance if you feel that the challenges and pressure are too much to handle for your health and relationship.

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