First, how long does depression last? I think my husbands was brought on by a stressful living situation, starting school, taking care of me and all my craziness, he had a serious episode of depression when he was younger (13-14) and had to be institutionalized, but in the past 18 years I haven't seen much of it. I don't think this is a life time struggle for him, I think things got too much and he just shut down, is that possible?

Second, I am having a seriously hard time dealing with the rejection. I'm already paranoid and have realllly low self esteem, and this is killing me.

I miss my happy, loving, amazing, caring husband. I haven't heard him laugh in weeks.

Last month we were talking about our future together, and now, it seems hopeless. Is it possible to get back to where we were?

Last, can depression just hit you all of a sudden? It's like he went to bed fine and woke up a stranger.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!