(((((Miguel’smom))))) I’m sorry you and your husband are having such a tough time. I hope you both feel better soon. Is IP or OIP an option? It sounds like he needs professional help to dig out of this depression. He may be so lost in his depression that he’s not hearing you right now.
Keep doing what you are doing...letting him know you love and support him, taking it minute by minute and taking good care of yourself. Hugging seems like a good idea as well. Thinking of you and your family.