. You put in the extra time and effort for yourself and for your children. Depressed mood for most of the day b. Grandparents aren't too thrilled with it either. Decreased pleasure in normal activities c. At this point, I share with my patients, Remember. At this point, I share with my patients, Remember. Depression must be treated first in order to give you the emotional where-with-all to address your marriage and family issues. Feelings of guilt or worthlessness f. You put in the extra time and effort for yourself and for your children. (DSM IV). (DSM IV). At this point, I share with my patients, Remember. You put in the extra time and effort for yourself and for your children. Conversely, ongoing marital and family problems can lead to depression. a. People can suffer from depression, particularly long standing depression, and not be aware they are depressed because it feels normal to them. I have been providing treatment for step-families, step-parents, intact families, people going through divorce, sexual problems and parent-child problems for 35 years. People can suffer from depression, particularly long standing depression, and not be aware they are depressed because it feels normal to them. You have the satisfaction of always knowing that you gave it your best shot. Conversely, ongoing marital and family problems can lead to depression. Divorce is extremely painful, for parents and for children. Often times, a little bit of assistance can make the difference between staying together happily and getting a divorce. Depression must be treated first in order to give you the. You put in the extra time and effort for yourself and for your children. Depressed mood for most of the.