Tunia--
I'm not always so good at expressing myself-- so I hope you'll understand me here..... it's all complimentary.
OK-----......
I think the reaction of your husband's is the utmost proof of deep and true LOVE. I know you don't want him to be upset and that is your deep and true love for him. You see-- you feel for each other-- that is so beautiful.
When I was in a clinical depression, lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks-- down to 105lbs, crying every night for hours on the bathroom floor.... and my husband got angry and fought with me.... I was getting in the way of his life.

At the time he'd been seeing a T. for 4 months(for anxiety with work) and I was told by my doctor that I need to see a T..... so I went and saw my husband's T...... well, this T. sat there with is jaw agape..... he couldn't believe the state I was in and my husband had said absolutely nothing about me... nothing at all.... so T. had no idea. kind of hit me hard too-- as I'd thought husband would have said something to his T.
So, you see-- even though I know you feel bad and think you are bringing someone down-- it's actually a show of deep love and caring. And I think for him to consider seeing a T. to better cope is like him wanting to even be more for you.
I hope you don't mind that I see the beauty of it..

it so touches my heart.
I wish all that is kind and good for you and Mr. Petunia.
and I hope you've understood my post.
mandy